Specialist Eating Disorder Nurse

NHS; Guildford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic organization as a Specialist Eating Disorder Nurse, providing essential care and treatment for adults facing eating disorders. Leverage your skills in a supportive multi-disciplinary environment with commitment to professional development and high-quality care. Contribute to a meaningful cause within a leading mental health trust.

Benefits

Flexible working

Free parking

Excellent health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 18 months post-qualification experience in a mental health setting.
• Experience of supporting students on placement.
• Willingness to develop specialist knowledge of eating disorders.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess clients referred to Outpatient services and develop care plans.
• Liaise with other mental health agencies on eating disorder matters.
• Supervise and mentor students on placement.

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Ability to move and handle lightweight load

Education

Degree in Mental Health Nursing

NMC Registration as an RMN

Mentor preparation or teaching and assessing in clinical practice

Job description

Go back Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Eating Disorder Nurse

The closing date is 02 July 2025

Adult Eating Disorders Service - Exciting New Opportunity with Investment in Growth

We are a dynamic and growing organisation committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals facing eating disorders. With new investment fuelling our expansion, we are excited to offer an incredible opportunity for professionals passionate about eating disorder recovery. As we expand our services and enhance our treatment programs, we are seeking skilled and dedicated individuals to join our team.

The Role:

As an Adult Eating Disorder Specialist, you will be part of a supportive and innovative environment, working with individuals affected by eating disorders. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing high-quality care to adults on their recovery journey. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, providing assessments, tailored treatment plans, and therapeutic support to our clients.

To be a core member of the Adult Eating Disorders multi-disciplinary team, participating in the provision of on-going day care assessment and treatment, care planning and treatment of patients with moderate to severe mental health problems.

Based at Farnham Road Hospital Guildford and satellite east service in Leatherhead.

Main duties of the job

• Independently and comprehensively assess clients referred to Outpatient, care plan, monitor physical and mental health risks in conjunction with the MDT, evaluate and plan discharge.
• To be able to liaise, advise and offer support to other associated mental health agencies regarding eating disorder matters.
• Offer support, supervision and mentoring for students on placement, following successful completions of mentorship course.
• Represent and act on behalf of AEDS multi-disciplinary team at Professional/network meetings to offer advice/consultation on complex cases.
• Develop and implement systems to monitor and evaluate role.
• Evaluate the quality of the service provided and recommend changes as appropriate to the Service Manager.
• Be responsible for identifying opportunities for research and audit activities which would contribute to the development and operation of the service, drawing these to the attention of the relevant line manager and participate in agreed research projects.
• Supervise other AEDS professionals/nurses of a lower grade and offer support and supervision to junior team members.
• To receive CBT-E and SSCM training and supervision and to deliver these evidence-based treatments as per NICE guidance. Other ED specific therapeutic 'in house' or external training will be undertaken to provide the post holder with increased skills and knowledge.

About us

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.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description document attached for more information on the requirements for this job.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registration as an RMN
• Degree in Mental Health Nursing
• Mentor preparation or teaching and assessing in clinical practice

Experience

• 18 months post qualification experience working in a patient facing role within a mental health setting.
• While experience of working with people with eating disorders is desirable, we are primarily seeking someone with a keen interest in working in the field and a willingness to develop specialist knowledge of eating disorders and their treatment.
• Experience of supporting students on placement
• Experience of providing supervision
• Knowledge of Child Protection and Adult Protection
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to move and handle lightweight load

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

£39,205 to £47,084 a yearIncl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata