Eating Disorder Clinical Nurse Specialist - South Essex

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as an Eating Disorder Clinical Nurse Specialist in South Essex. This role involves assessing and providing care for clients with eating disorders, ensuring high-quality support and treatment. You will work collaboratively with local services and have opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment. Flexible working options are encouraged from day one.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS staff discounts

Training opportunities

Flexible working options

Staff bank opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with clients suffering from eating disorders.

Responsibilities

• Gate-keeping referrals into the Adult Eating Disorders Service.
• Assessing, care planning, and reviewing patient care and treatment.
• Providing evidence-based interventions for clients with Eating Disorders.

Skills

Dynamic

Creative

Highly motivated

Job description

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Job Overview

Our friendly and growing team is ready to welcome a new team member who shares our passion for improving access and the quality of care for people with eating disorders. This post covers the South Essex service, although the postholder would be expected to travel to other areas occasionally.

We are looking for a dynamic, creative, highly motivated individual with experience working with clients suffering from eating disorders. You will receive regular supervision and will be supported to develop skills in this specialist area.

Main duties of the job

• Gate-keeping referrals into the Adult Eating Disorders Service, liaising with referrers and providing advice and support.
• Assessing, care planning, and reviewing patient care and treatment in line with EPUT CPA policies.
• Liaising with providers regarding out-of-area eating disorder placements and inpatient providers, and acting as a link for local services and carers.
• Providing evidence-based interventions for clients with Eating Disorders, using various theoretical frameworks and treatment modalities.

Working for our organisation

EPUT values Care, Learn, and Empower. We offer benefits such as:

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS staff discounts
• Training opportunities
• Flexible working options
• Staff bank opportunities

We support flexible working and encourage you to discuss options with the recruiting manager. You can apply for flexible working from day one.

Additional information

Applicants should include professional references covering the last three years. The cost of the initial DBS check will be deducted from your first salary. Applications for job share are welcomed. We are committed to equal opportunities and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including those with experience of using mental health services or with disabilities.

We prioritize safeguarding and expect all staff to undertake safeguarding training. Although COVID vaccinations are not mandatory, we encourage vaccination for safety.

Employment details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Healthcare Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare