Job summary
This post is an exciting enhancement of the existing
multi-disciplinary community eating disorder service with a specific focus on
alternatives to admission. The team will work closely alongside the existing
team and the successful candidates will have the chance to be a part of the
development of this innovative specialist pathway of care for service users in
North East Lincolnshire. The team will provide a package of enhanced mealtime
support and intensive work with young people and families, usually within their
own home with the aim being to prevent hospital admissions or shorten them if
they are deemed necessary.
Main duties of the job
The main
elements of the clinical work will include supporting service users and their
families (when appropriate) during mealtimes in a variety of settings, but
mainly in the family home, using an evidence-based model and care pathway,
completing physical health checks and supporting the MDT to deliver an
intensive package of support to service users and their families.
The
post holder may also support co-facilitation of support groups, training and
assessments alongside senior members of staff.
About us
Hello!
We
are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and
well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health
services to the NHS and beyond.
The
whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our
own family to use.
We
offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community
facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults
inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an
outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.
Ranked
as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies
top 100 large company list.
As
a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also
developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide
training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden
Centre.
Working
at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we
really mean it.
We
like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.
Come
and Join us !
Please
note: Whilst we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AI
generated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that has
been automatically generated.
Should
you require any assistance in completing this application due to a disability
or other needs please contact navigo.recruitment@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post-holder will work with all members of staff within Rharian Fields
Specialist Community Eating Disorder Service.
They will
work in close liaison with health and social care professionals in statutory
and non-statutory agencies to facilitate and deliver a range of services to
ensure that continuing care needs of service users are met.
Promote and
implement creative ways of working with service users.
- Instigate,
develop, and maintain a relationship with the service user and/or carer to
facilitate the accurate delivery of care
- Facilitate physical
health clinics or support groups and at times complete clinical sessions when
senior staff are not available.
Attend
appropriate training as identified in supervision, e.g., reflective practice,
handover, appraisal and provide feedback to the team on training.
Maintain and
update skills/knowledge relevant to the post and ensure practice is evidence
based.
Attend and
participate in team and clinical meetings as required.
Accrue
specialist knowledge and training, gained through formal training and
experience, relating to mental and physical health and apply this knowledge
when delivering care to service users.
Contribute
to discussions in relation to decisions about the range of options for
treatment and care plans based on judgement of service users need.
Participate
in the assessments and reviews of both service users and carers in line with
team operational policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post-holder will work with all members of staff within Rharian Fields
Specialist Community Eating Disorder Service.
They will
work in close liaison with health and social care professionals in statutory
and non-statutory agencies to facilitate and deliver a range of services to
ensure that continuing care needs of service users are met.
Promote and
implement creative ways of working with service users.
- Instigate,
develop, and maintain a relationship with the service user and/or carer to
facilitate the accurate delivery of care
- Facilitate physical
health clinics or support groups and at times complete clinical sessions when
senior staff are not available.
Attend
appropriate training as identified in supervision, e.g., reflective practice,
handover, appraisal and provide feedback to the team on training.
Maintain and
update skills/knowledge relevant to the post and ensure practice is evidence
based.
Attend and
participate in team and clinical meetings as required.
Accrue
specialist knowledge and training, gained through formal training and
experience, relating to mental and physical health and apply this knowledge
when delivering care to service users.
Contribute
to discussions in relation to decisions about the range of options for
treatment and care plans based on judgement of service users need.
Participate
in the assessments and reviews of both service users and carers in line with
team operational policies.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of basic computer skills and indicates a willingness to be trained on the current, Service User electronic records used.
- Able to communicate concisely both verbally and in writing.
- Experience or training in customer care or dealing with the public indicating an ability to engage people.
- Able to organise own workload according to service user and service need.
- Able to work independently and use own initiative.
Desirable
- Experience in clinical skills such as blood pressure, calculating BMI and venepuncture.
- NVQ training or equivalent in customer care
- Ability to involve service users actively in planning and evaluating their care plan/package that promotes their independence and physical and mental health.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Full driving licence and Access to own car
- Right to work in the UK
- Availability for interviews w/c 20th October
Qualifications
Essential
- Social/Health Care qualifications (including NVQ level 3 Care, Promoting Independent Living) and/or equivalent and willingness to work towards relevant qualification.
- Qualification, experience or training specific to the management of Eating Disorders and their comorbidities.
Desirable
- Managing behavioural, psychological and general physical health symptoms.
Experience
Essential
- Work experience in Social/Health care (including housing support, welfare rights or equivalent).
- Experience of working with people experiencing mental health issues.
Desirable
- Experience in providing support to people in the community.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of basic computer skills and indicates a willingness to be trained on the current, Service User electronic records used.
- Able to communicate concisely both verbally and in writing.
- Experience or training in customer care or dealing with the public indicating an ability to engage people.
- Able to organise own workload according to service user and service need.
- Able to work independently and use own initiative.
Desirable
- Experience in clinical skills such as blood pressure, calculating BMI and venepuncture.
- NVQ training or equivalent in customer care
- Ability to involve service users actively in planning and evaluating their care plan/package that promotes their independence and physical and mental health.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Full driving licence and Access to own car
- Right to work in the UK
- Availability for interviews w/c 20th October
Qualifications
Essential
- Social/Health Care qualifications (including NVQ level 3 Care, Promoting Independent Living) and/or equivalent and willingness to work towards relevant qualification.
- Qualification, experience or training specific to the management of Eating Disorders and their comorbidities.
Desirable
- Managing behavioural, psychological and general physical health symptoms.
Experience
Essential
- Work experience in Social/Health care (including housing support, welfare rights or equivalent).
- Experience of working with people experiencing mental health issues.
Desirable
- Experience in providing support to people in the community.
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.
