Specialist Eating Disorder Daycare Nurse

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Guildford is seeking a dynamic Mental Health Nurse for their Adult Eating Disorders Day Care Service. The role involves providing specialist treatment to adults with severe eating disorders. Candidates should have a Registered Nurse qualification and experience in mental health. The organization offers flexible working arrangements to support staff well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Free parking

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in mental health.
• Ability to work with adults with eating disorders.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to assessments of patients.
• Develop and implement care plans.
• Monitor physical health and manage risk.

Skills

Mental health care

Patient assessment

Risk management

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Mental Health Nurse to join our Adult Eating Disorders Day Care Service. This is a substantive post (1.0 wte / 37.5 hours) and will be based at our main service hub at Farnham Road Hospital, Guildford. The post holder will be joining well-established outpatient and day care facilities for working age adults with moderate to severe eating disorders. The successful applicant will become an integral member of the Adult Eating Disorders Day Care team and will provide specialist intensive treatment to adults (18 years +) with moderate to severe eating disorders and co-existing mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to assessments
• Provide keywork
• Attend MDT meetings
• Participate in handovers
• Monitor physical health
• Manage risk
• Develop and implement care plans
• Supervise meals
• Co-facilitate groups
• Participate in audit

Flexible working

As a flexible working and friendly organisation, we want to ensure that you can work in a way that is best for us, our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or any other flexible working patterns.

About the Employer

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.