About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic health care assistant who would like to specialise in eating disorders and join our team. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time position, 12-month fixed term contract, starting September/October 2026.
The postholder will provide nursing input to young people receiving inpatient treatment for eating disorders at Southwest London and St. George's Mental Health Trust.
The successful applicant will work alongside registered mental health nurses, nursing associates and other multidisciplinary team. The applicant will work with a caseload of young people with eating disorders, deliver therapeutic interventions, and work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team.
Additionally, the role includes providing therapeutic eating support, continuous professional development, and collaborative work with other nursing staff, doctors, students, and other healthcare professionals. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of eating disorder treatment within a supportive and dynamic environment.
Main duties of the job
Senior Healthcare Support Workers provide personalised care to serviceusers, undertaking clinical tasks with supportive supervision as required.Those in this role will spend significant amounts of time engaging with people who use our services.
About us
Unless expressly stated in the job advert this role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide nursing care to young people receiving eating disorder treatment at Springfield hospital. To work collaboratively with the team in the management of eating disorders to the multidisciplinary team To provide therapeutic eating support to young people, carers and families on nutritional issues relating to mental health. To contribute to the development of care plans that reflect young peoples needs, working in partnership with the wider MDT and their families. To work across the ED service and provide cover as necessary depending on service needs
Person Specification
Education and Qualification Essential
Care Certificate English and Mathematics basic qualifications (eg GCSE at grade C or above) or equivalent
Desirable
Level 2/3 Health and Social care qualification / working towards qualification
Experience and Knowledge Essential
At least one year as a Healthcare Support Worker, or equivalent level of experience.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
Address Springfield Hospital
Tooting
SW17 7DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)