Mental Health Nurse - Eating Disorders

Job summary

Dorset All Age Eating Disorders Service (DAEDS) - 10 bed inpatient ward, based at Kimmeridge Court, St Ann's Hospital, Poole. BH13 7LN

We are looking to recruit kind, caring and compassionate Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMHN's) to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team, offering treatment and care to adults with eating disorders.

You will be an RMHN with current NMC registration or soon to qualify. Experience of caring for people with an eating disorder in a mental health setting is desirable, empathy towards those who have an eating disorder essential.

You will support the Service and Ward Manager to deliver the best available evidence based eating disorders treatment and care, including nasogastric tube feeding.

You will work predominantly on the inpatient unit but may be required to support across the day service too. You will at times be the nurse in charge of the shift. The ability to remain calm under pressure, prioritising, delegating and escalating as required, in line with policy will be a strength or an area you are committed to develop.

The inpatient unit is open 24/7, 365 days of the year and employs a shift system that supports delivery of treatment and care 24 hours a day.

We are committed to supporting and facilitating development via training opportunities, an annual appraisal and clinical supervision. Preceptorship will be offered for those newly qualified.

These posts are not open to International applications

Main duties of the job

Contribute to the holistic treatment and care of patients, assisting their recovery and maintaining clear, accurate written records.

To be aware of the special requirements of working with this client group in the areas of understanding, boundaries and consistency.

To be a clinical supervisor to band 3's and 4's within the team.

To help in the inductions of staff and students. To undergo mentor/preceptor/NVQ assessors training.

To contribute to health, safety, and security of individuals and their environment and evaluate the risk of harm, abuse and failure to protect.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.