Job summary
The CAMHS Eating Disorder Team provides a specialist eating disorder assessment and treatment service across the city and county.
Our role is to provide access to specialist CAMHS Eating Disorder assessment and intervention for service users and families presenting with a significant Eating Disorder. Providing mental health assessment and intervention within a wide variety of locality community settings, and demonstrating the ability to work at an assertive outreach community level, in order to engage service users and their families/carers.
Applicants must be a Registered Nurse, Dip SW or equivalent social work qualification (CSS, CQSW, degree in social work), Allied Health Professional registered with the HCPC and accredited by a HCPC recognised body e.g. UKCP/BACP.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside colleagues within the MDT to provide evidence-based treatment to the young people and families throughout Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County who present with a significant eating disorder. The MDT meet on a weekly basis to consider all referrals into the team; discuss assessments and for complex case discussion, of which the post holder will contribute to this and bring their knowledge and expertise to support the team processes and reflections.
You will offer specialist assessment and treatment for young people who present with a significant eating disorder. You will provide liaison, consultation and support to other agencies and work closely with our partners in paediatrics, inpatient/wider CAMHS.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high quality service to children and young people, as part of the MDT within the CAMHS Eating Disorder Service.
Please see the job description and person specification for more detailed description of duties.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high quality service to children and young people, as part of the MDT within the CAMHS Eating Disorder Service.
Please see the job description and person specification for more detailed description of duties.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified & Registered as a first level nurse RMN. BSc Occupational Therapy Current registration HCPC, e.g. clinical/counselling psychologist. Masters qualification in Systemic Psychotherapy or AFT accredited Or another core profession such as social work, HCPC registered professional.
Desirable
- Post Grad Qualifications in Mental Health Practice.
- Non-Medical Prescriber
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people who suffer with complex mental health issues.
- Experience of the provision of therapeutic approaches and interventions adults with complex mental health difficulties.
- Working knowledge/experience of Care Programme Approach, Child and Adult Safeguarding, Equal opportunities, multidisciplinary and multiagency team working experience.
Desirable
- Mental Health inpatient experience.
- Clinical audit.
- Working with Carers
- Experience of working with service users from diverse groups
- Experience of running health based clinics and groups.
- Experience of the clinical and operational functions of Eating disorder service, working in partnership with Acute hospitals and other health, education and social care providers.
- Experience of developing and delivering training packages regarding mental health and risk.
Knowledge
Essential
- A sound theoretical and practical knowledge of the clinical presentation and problems experienced by patients diagnosed with Eating disorder.
- A sound knowledge of risk assessment / management
- A sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
- Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act and be fully aware of the legal and ethical issues.
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development.
- Knowledge of MARSIPAN and NICE guidelines and associated policies
Desirable
- Specialist skills to facilitate small and larger group treatment programmes
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
Training
Essential
- To have undertaken statutory child/adult safeguarding training.
Desirable
- Post basic training in working with people with Eating Disorders Basic physical healthcare monitoring.
- Previous and/or Post basic training in CBT/Family Therapy
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Sound assessment skills including risk assessment and management.
- Good decision making skills.
- Ability to manage complex cases, analyse complex information and offer sound clinical guidance advise and make effective decisions
- Ability to create effective team working
- Good time management and effective organisational skills
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work flexibly and to deadlines.
- Ability to utilise learning opportunities including clinical supervision.
- Ability to use initiative and work as an autonomous practitioner
- Good interpersonal skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified & Registered as a first level nurse RMN. BSc Occupational Therapy Current registration HCPC, e.g. clinical/counselling psychologist. Masters qualification in Systemic Psychotherapy or AFT accredited Or another core profession such as social work, HCPC registered professional.
Desirable
- Post Grad Qualifications in Mental Health Practice.
- Non-Medical Prescriber
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people who suffer with complex mental health issues.
- Experience of the provision of therapeutic approaches and interventions adults with complex mental health difficulties.
- Working knowledge/experience of Care Programme Approach, Child and Adult Safeguarding, Equal opportunities, multidisciplinary and multiagency team working experience.
Desirable
- Mental Health inpatient experience.
- Clinical audit.
- Working with Carers
- Experience of working with service users from diverse groups
- Experience of running health based clinics and groups.
- Experience of the clinical and operational functions of Eating disorder service, working in partnership with Acute hospitals and other health, education and social care providers.
- Experience of developing and delivering training packages regarding mental health and risk.
Knowledge
Essential
- A sound theoretical and practical knowledge of the clinical presentation and problems experienced by patients diagnosed with Eating disorder.
- A sound knowledge of risk assessment / management
- A sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
- Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act and be fully aware of the legal and ethical issues.
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development.
- Knowledge of MARSIPAN and NICE guidelines and associated policies
Desirable
- Specialist skills to facilitate small and larger group treatment programmes
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
Training
Essential
- To have undertaken statutory child/adult safeguarding training.
Desirable
- Post basic training in working with people with Eating Disorders Basic physical healthcare monitoring.
- Previous and/or Post basic training in CBT/Family Therapy
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Sound assessment skills including risk assessment and management.
- Good decision making skills.
- Ability to manage complex cases, analyse complex information and offer sound clinical guidance advise and make effective decisions
- Ability to create effective team working
- Good time management and effective organisational skills
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work flexibly and to deadlines.
- Ability to utilise learning opportunities including clinical supervision.
- Ability to use initiative and work as an autonomous practitioner
- Good interpersonal skills.
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
