Nurse Associate - CYP Eating Disorders

Job summary

This NHS provision has been developed to deliver a specialist community eating disorders service to children and young people aged 8 - 18 years across South Staffordshire. In this role you will be working as part of a highly experienced and close multi-disciplinary community team and will be supported by the service lead, consultant psychiatrist and a principal family psychotherapist. You will provide support to the team and wider systems, helping guide service development and delivery, and will help enable young people with their families in their recovery.

The MDT is skilled, forward thinking, friendly and highly supportive; delivering evidence-based treatments with young people and their families to provide the most effective treatment, which has influenced a high recovery rate. 100% of surveyed service users would recommend the service.

You will be supported by the senior clinical team and will work closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

As a Nursing Associate you will work under the supervision from a registered nurse or other registered professional to provide high quality care and treatment as a member of the multi-disciplinary team informed by excellent communication, analysis of information, planning and organisational skills. You will work independently under the leadership of registered nurses, providing nursing care and delivering all aspects of the nursing process.

Main duties of the job

o Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professional as appropriate.o Be accountable for own actions or omissions ensuring mindfulness of the NMC Code of Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates.o Demonstrate skills to maintain professional standards of record keeping.o Follow all information governance guidance, standards and policies.o Maintain confidentiality as outlined within data protection policieso Identify the need for policy development and or amendment to existing policies to ensure safe and effective inter-professional clinical care delivery.o Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation.o Participate in audit activities being undertaken in area of practice or across the service.o Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others.o Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and national.o Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care.o Continue to develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills and maintain all evidence required.o Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environmentso Awareness in relation to own security and lone working

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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