Job summary
We are seeking to appoint 2 dynamic registered nurses to SFEDS (Specialist Family Eating Disorder Service).
SFEDS treats families/carers and young people aged 10-18 with Atypical Anorexia Nervosa, Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia Nervosa through evidenced based interventions, ie Maudsley Family Therapy models and E-CBT. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality evidenced based treatment in accordance with NICE Guidelines and National Access and Waiting Times Standards
Our team provides treatment across Sussex, the postholder will need to travel across sites according to service need.
The service consists of; Family and Systemic Psychotherapists, Consultant Psychiatrist, Paediatrician, Clinical Psychology, Assistant Psychology, Nurses, Dietitian and Occupational Therapy.
You will support systemic thinking and nursing practice within the team, have the opportunity to undertake audits, offer clinical supervision to junior nursing colleagues and students, lead quality improvement, service development and research.
You will work in duty & triage, undertake assessments, act as Lead Practitioner, provide NICE recommended treatment to families/YP, manage risk, review efficacy of treatment and respond to/escalate accordingly (this includes mental and physical health), organise and chair meetings, support transitions in to Tier 4 care and back to the community, liaise and communicate effectively with services and staff internally and externally to SPFT.
Main duties of the job
To provide a qualified, high quality specialist nursing service to individuals, carers, families and groups, within and across teams, in line with best evidence-based practice and Trust care pathways.
To be responsible for holding and managing a clinical caseload and to exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the planning and prioritising of own workload and the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients, within the bounds of the service operational policy.
Be responsible for making clinical management decisions in complex clinical issues.
To clinically supervise junior nursing colleagues, nursing students and other staff as appropriate.
To professionally supervise and, when appropriate, manage junior nursing colleagues, nursing students and other staff as appropriate.
To complete assessments of those referred to the service and outcome this in a timely manner in line with Code of Conduct.
To provide consultation, mentorship, supervision and advice about clinical nursing issues to other members of the team/service and other professionals working with service users across a range of agencies/settings as appropriate.
To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systemic governance of nursing practice within the team.
About us
Sussex Partnership Trust provides mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex.
Working in Sussex:
Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns.
Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure
We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the Care Quality Commission. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.
Other key staff survey results include:
70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work
79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team
77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles
This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).
Job description
Job responsibilities
REQUIREMENTS
Diploma/Degree in Nursing.
Actively registered on the NMC.
Experience of working with young people with an eating disorder preferred although not essential.
Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
Experience of supervising staff preferred although not essential.
Mentorship qualification either being worked towards, achieved or applicant is willing to complete.
MAIN DUTIES
To carry out specialist nursing assessments of young people referred to the service. Devise comprehensive care plans and risk assessments and co-ordinate this care and treatment. Regularly review progress with the goal of transferring their care to an alternative care provider when stabilised.
To formulate and implement plans for nursing treatment and/or management.
To be responsible for implementing a range of nursing interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups.
Support junior nursing colleagues as well as senior nursing colleagues in the team.
Undertake shifts in Duty and Triage, oversight of the Physical Health Clinics.
Manage own caseload of complex cases, this will involve attending meeting relating to their care and treatment, this may require organisation of the meeting, chairing the meeting and overseeing the completion of actions from the meeting.
Liaising with internal and external agencies involved in the care and treatment of the CYP.
Please note; Training in FT-AN will be provided if the post holder does not already possess this.
We support hybrid and flexible working.
Staff are required staff to be on site 60% of their working week.
See attached job description and person specification for full details.
For more information of an informal discussion please contact;
Jay Jameson-Allen, General Manager. Email: Jay.jameson-allen@nhs.net Mobile: 07393 140 156
Pratima Hurrymun, Interim Service Manager, Email:p.hurrymun@nhs.net Mobile: 07471 032 027
Or one of our Lead Nurses:
Jo Squire - jo.squire@nhs.net
Zoe Shepherd -zoe.shepherd6@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
REQUIREMENTS
Diploma/Degree in Nursing.
Actively registered on the NMC.
Experience of working with young people with an eating disorder preferred although not essential.
Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
Experience of supervising staff preferred although not essential.
Mentorship qualification either being worked towards, achieved or applicant is willing to complete.
MAIN DUTIES
To carry out specialist nursing assessments of young people referred to the service. Devise comprehensive care plans and risk assessments and co-ordinate this care and treatment. Regularly review progress with the goal of transferring their care to an alternative care provider when stabilised.
To formulate and implement plans for nursing treatment and/or management.
To be responsible for implementing a range of nursing interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups.
Support junior nursing colleagues as well as senior nursing colleagues in the team.
Undertake shifts in Duty and Triage, oversight of the Physical Health Clinics.
Manage own caseload of complex cases, this will involve attending meeting relating to their care and treatment, this may require organisation of the meeting, chairing the meeting and overseeing the completion of actions from the meeting.
Liaising with internal and external agencies involved in the care and treatment of the CYP.
Please note; Training in FT-AN will be provided if the post holder does not already possess this.
We support hybrid and flexible working.
Staff are required staff to be on site 60% of their working week.
See attached job description and person specification for full details.
For more information of an informal discussion please contact;
Jay Jameson-Allen, General Manager. Email: Jay.jameson-allen@nhs.net Mobile: 07393 140 156
Pratima Hurrymun, Interim Service Manager, Email:p.hurrymun@nhs.net Mobile: 07471 032 027
Or one of our Lead Nurses:
Jo Squire - jo.squire@nhs.net
Zoe Shepherd -zoe.shepherd6@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Qualification (RMN/RGN/RNLD/OT
- Up to date registration
- Post basic course / relevant study days
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with serious mental health problems
- CPA experience
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in the community
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Competent at clinical assessment
- Competent of working therapeutically with service users and families/carers
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Skilled at designing and delivering packages of care
Desirable
- Knowledge of eating disorders
Values/Personal Attributes
Essential
- Can demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the care group and that of the Trust
- Ability to travel across sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Qualification (RMN/RGN/RNLD/OT
- Up to date registration
- Post basic course / relevant study days
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with serious mental health problems
- CPA experience
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in the community
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Competent at clinical assessment
- Competent of working therapeutically with service users and families/carers
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Skilled at designing and delivering packages of care
Desirable
- Knowledge of eating disorders
Values/Personal Attributes
Essential
- Can demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the care group and that of the Trust
- Ability to travel across sites
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).
