Nurse Practitioner – Physical Health for Eating Disorders

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Manchester is seeking a Registered Mental Health or Registered General Nurse to support physical health monitoring in a new Citywide Eating Disorder service. Responsibilities include conducting health observations, performing ECGs, and assisting with blood tests. The role requires a proactive approach to patient care and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality care. Ideal candidates should have relevant nursing qualifications and a passion for improving health outcomes for service users.

Qualifications

• Experience with physical health monitoring and basic wound care.
• Ability to provide practical mental health support.
• Excellent communication skills for patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical health observations including BP and temperature.
• Record ECGs and blood tests as required.
• Provide information and advice to patients about their physical health.
• Act on advice from team doctors to manage patient care.

Skills

Physical health observations

ECG recording

Blood tests

Understanding of eating disorders

Audit and review processes

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Job description

A healthcare organization in Manchester is seeking a Registered Mental Health or Registered General Nurse to support physical health monitoring in a new Citywide Eating Disorder service. Responsibilities include conducting health observations, performing ECGs, and assisting with blood tests. The role requires a proactive approach to patient care and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality care. Ideal candidates should have relevant nursing qualifications and a passion for improving health outcomes for service users.