Staff Nurse (CAMHS & Adult Eating Disorder)
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Job summary
South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is welcoming enthusiastic individuals for the role of Registered Mental Health Nurse in our Eating Disorder Inpatient services.
Based at Springfield University Hospital, Avalon ward is 18 bedded unit for adults suffering with moderate to severe eating disorders, often at a very low weight and there is a high level of co-morbidity with conditions. We are a recovery focused team, and our aim is to discharge our patients' safely.
Also based at Springfield University Hospital, Wisteria Ward is a 12 bedded national inpatient eating disorders unit for children and adolescents aged between 11 and 18. The ward also recently moved into a newly refurbished building, which includes beautiful artwork from our young people. Wisteria Ward as an inpatient CAMHS eating disorders unit provides the following treatment and aims to keep admission length less than 12 weeks focusing on weight restoration, supportive psychological therapies, individualised care plans, key nurse session, medical monitoring, communication and support for parents and family interventions.
Wisteria ward includes the Wisteria Annexe which is an individualised healthcare provision for one young person. The annexe functions as its own ward but is housed within Wisteria ward. This individualised healthcare provision is an innovative unique opportunity to be involved in.
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Nurse you provide direct personal care to patients, without direct supervision, and co-ordinate the care given by colleagues.
The role includes leading the delivery of comprehensive service user assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of person-centered care in a collaborative way. The post holder will co-ordinate a first-class service that includes assessment and monitoring of physical health, maintaining service users' rights, supervising junior staff and students, working collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team and maintaining a safe and therapeutic working environment and accurate records.
- Leading on and undertaking activities to ensure that the fundamentals of care are met - nutrition, hydration, hygiene, comfort, emotional and social support.
- Coordinating and evaluating collaborative patient-centered care; getting feedback and improving plans with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
- Providing accurate information about care in an accessible format to patients and their relatives / carers.
- Liaising and working positively with members of the multi- disciplinary team and partner organisations.
- Administering, and monitoring the side-effects of, medication; monitoring service user compliance.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
About our locations:
Springfield University Hospital, Tooting
Our largest, 19-ward site is in Springfield Village, created following our £150m investment into two new world class mental health facilities. A 32-acre public park, shops and cafes are coming soon. Close to shops, cafes and Tooting Bec on the Northern Line plus Earlsfield and Tooting rail stations and bus routes.
Details
Date posted
13 September 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£34,089 to £41,498 a year per annum inclusive of Inner London HCAs
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
294-CAMHS-5416546-PB-B
Job locations
Springfield University Hospital
London
SW17 7DJ
Employer details
Employer name
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
Springfield University Hospital
London
SW17 7DJ
Employer's website
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