Staff Nurse - Adult Eating Disorders
The closing date is 29 September 2025
Job summary
Are you seeking a nursing role in a crucial mental health service?
A nurse position has arisen at our thriving specialist adult eating disorder inpatient service in Marlborough, Wiltshire on a fulltime or part time basis. Our team is committed to delivering safe and innovative care. We have a reputation for excellence, providing a stepped model of treatment tailored to individual patient needs working within the recovery framework.
You may be an experienced or newly qualified nurse or in your 3rd year of university who would relish the opportunity to be part of specialist service where you will be supported to develop your knowledge and skills in the field of eating disorders.
The role importantly involves shift work which provides cover 24 hours, 7 days a week. This includes nights and weekends. It is a varied role that can be rich and rewarding, and you will be valued and supported by the team around you.
You will have the opportunity to undertake training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-ED) as well as co-facilitating groups that you have an interest in, such as DBT or creative art. There will be regular support groups and teaching sessions on a wide range of topics to enhance your knowledge and experience.
Main duties of the job
- Engage proactively with patients and their families/carers/significant others to build positive working alliances.
- Work alongside patients and their families/carers/significant others.
- Make a systematic and comprehensive assessment/ re-assessment of patient need within the CPA framework to take account of all aspects of the patient's life,
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
Date posted
16 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum | Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
267-OA7429704
Job locations
Cotswold House, Savernake Hospital
London Road
Marlborough
SN8 3HL
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Cotswold House, Savernake Hospital
London Road
Marlborough
SN8 3HL
Employer's website
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