Mental Health Nurse - Eating Disorders

TN United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Nurse specializing in Eating Disorders to join their team in Bournemouth. This role involves managing change, demonstrating clinical reasoning, and effective communication with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in nursing, relevant professional body membership, and experience working with older adults in mental health. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to enhancing the lives of individuals through compassionate care and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level.
• Membership of the relevant Professional Body required.

Responsibilities

• Manage change and demonstrate clinical reasoning skills.
• Plan and organize complex activities effectively.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Clinical reasoning skills

Organizational skills

Change management

Education

Degree in Nursing

Post-registration diploma

Job description

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Mental Health Nurse - Eating Disorders, Bournemouth

Client:

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group

Location:

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

29dcec109259

Job Views:

11

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

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For the main duties and responsibilities for this role, please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application, ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

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Person specification

Knowledge, Skills, and Training

Essential criteria

• Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level
• Membership of the relevant Professional Body
• On progression: Supplemented by post-registration diploma-level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role

Job Specific Experience

Essential criteria

• Recent previous experience within a comparable role
• Experience of managing change
• Ability to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information and make clinical judgments regarding diagnosis and intervention
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
• Experience of working with older adults in mental health (desirable)

Personal Qualities/Attributes

Essential criteria

• Effective communication skills at different organisational levels, both verbally and in writing, including negotiating and persuasive skills
• Experience in planning and organising complex activities, including managing staff schedules and discharge planning involving coordination with other agencies
• Ability to analyse situations and provide resolutions
• Willingness to update clinical knowledge and skills based on current evidence

Additional Requirements

Essential criteria

• Ability to travel using own vehicle on Trust business, subject to the Equality Act
• Proficiency in written and spoken English to perform all role duties effectively