About this role
Job summary
The Children and Young People's Eating Disorders Day Service is recruiting a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse based at Corporation Street in Stafford. This is a permanent position working 30 hours per week
The service provides specialist, intensive, evidence-based support for children and young people with moderate to severe eating disorders. It is designed to deliver flexible, person-centred care tailored to the individual needs of each young person.
In this role you will ensure the effective management of the Unit in the absence of the Clinical / Operational lead manager with day-to-day responsibility of managing the shift, reviewing staffing and capacity over a 24hr period during functioning hours.
You will delivery of a high standard of patient care daily and providing leadership and teaching to nursing and support staff.
You will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for young people experiencing eating disorders as an alternative to hospital admission or to facilitate early discharge
To learn more please follow the below link:
Children and Young People's Eating Disorder Service
Main duties of the job
Independently and comprehensively assess clients referred to day care, plan care, monitor physical and mental health risks in conjunction with the MDT and MEED guidance, evaluate and contribute to discharge planning. Develop in collaboration with the young person and their families/ carer/ loved one, their care plan, risk assessment, recovery and risk management plan. Assess and manage ongoing risks as identified during assessment, ensuring that this is done in collaboration with young people, their families/loved ones and carers. Regularly review risk factors and make changes to the management of them as necessary. To provide holistic support to clients through individual 'key working' sessions. Lead/ Contribute to mealtime supervision and support.Deputise for the Day Care Clinical/Operational Lead when necessary and lead on shift coordination. Be responsible for carrying out a range of therapeutic interventions with the young person in concordance with NICE guidelines, either individually or in a group setting. Offer support, supervision and mentoring for students on placement, following successful completion of mentorship course. Supervise other CEDS professionals and offer support and supervision to junior team members. Provide clinical and managerial supervision to staff nurses and trainees and maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Trust policy.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the attached job description and job specification. For More information contact Project Clinical Lead [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
First Level Mental Health Nurse with current professional registration with NMC Post-registration experience and/or evidence of formal courses and training at post graduate diploma level
Desirable
Clinical Supervision Training Recognised Psychological Interventions Training, e.g. CBT, FT-AN, AFP Quality Improvement Methodology Training Recognised Management or Leadership Qualification
Experience Essential
Significant demonstrable post qualification experience working in a mental health / specialist in-patient setting. Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating specialist programmes of care and risk management plans. Evidence of successful mentoring and/or supervision of junior members of staff including students. Evidence of improving service delivery in line with evidence-based practice. Demonstrable experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
Experience of working in an eating disorder setting. Experience of managing a team of staff.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Corporation Street, Stafford.
Stafford.
ST16 3SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)