Specialist Eating Disorder Nurse (B6/B7 Development Role)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Guildford is seeking a Specialist Eating Disorder Nurse to manage clinical caseloads and deliver high-quality mental health care. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and experience in risk assessments. Responsibilities include crisis management and collaboration with healthcare providers. This role offers the opportunity to support service users in various settings, promoting integrated care.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a clinical caseload.
• Proficient in risk assessments and care planning.
• Ability to implement infection control measures.

Responsibilities

• Manage assessments and care coordination for service users.
• Respond to urgent situations and ensure safety during crises.
• Foster collaborative relationships with health and social care providers.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to carry out assessments

Crisis management

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Specialist Eating Disorder Nurse (B6/B7 Development Role)

Manage a clinical caseload and be professionally accountable for the work undertaken in this role with the Adult Eating Disorders Enhanced Treatment Team. Independently carry out assessments, care planning, risk formulation, and care coordination for patients on your caseload.

Physical monitoring of service users, including weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, temperatures, and blood glucose levels. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, listening to others' views, respecting, and valuing individuals from diverse backgrounds.

As a senior registered nurse in a community setting, promote and deliver evidence-based care for individuals with mental health conditions in their own homes and various accommodation settings. Support service users within their homes, on NHS premises, or virtually, providing one-to-one meal support and guidance.

Respond to urgent situations or emergencies following protocols specific to the local community setting. Undertake risk assessments and collaboratively develop crisis and contingency plans with service users and their families or carers.

Take immediate and appropriate action to ensure safety in crises or safeguarding situations, reporting promptly to senior colleagues. Work in partnership with other health and social care providers, establishing and maintaining effective relationships with colleagues, agencies, service users, and their families or carers.

Promote a positive, proactive attitude and enhance the experience of team members and service users. Support staff to deliver a high-quality, responsive service, contributing to ongoing service evaluation across the All-Age Pathway, working closely with the tier 4 provider collaborative (AEDS T4 PC) and adult eating disorder community services.

Engage in clinical reflection through supervision and reflective practice groups, and contribute to the delivery of clinical supervision to junior staff. Use and update information within the Trust Electronic Patient Record (EPR) systems.

Facilitate timely transfer and transition of care between services. Foster collaborative working relationships across the system. Communicate effectively through report writing and correspondence, liaising with relevant agencies to promote integrated care.

Understand and implement infection control measures in a community setting. Support the AED ETT Lead in developing and delivering training presentations. Act as a positive role model for junior staff, assisting with their duties and caseload management.

Be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Children Policies, Procedures, and legislation. Carry out professional responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983 and other relevant legislation. Participate in staff induction and lead quality assurance activities as required. Provide cover for the Service Manager when needed.