Community Eating Disorder Practitioner (RMN/ OT)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Core Clinical Function:

• Provide and oversee the management and care of patients referred to the eating disorders service
• Produce and manage accurate and timely documentation/records on all service users in line with your professional code of conduct and Trust Policy
• Oversee the conduct/contribute to the assessment process, as well as observation and ongoing assessment, providing accurate and timely feedback
• Conduct risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the service users environment
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings e. referral/review/business
• Conduct and oversee physical health care checks and act upon the findings

• Act as a care coordinator and/or key worker

• Lead, facilitate and support group work such as relaxation, psycho-education, and specific eating disorder intervention groups for the treatment of Bulimia Nervosa or Anorexia Nervosa.
• Provide education and support to develop service users understanding of mental illness and training packages for staff
• Provide psycho-social intervention, education and support to develop service users understanding of mental illness with the aim to prevent relapse and admission.
• Provide practical support, guidance and education for service users and their carers.
• Undertake carers assessment in line with the Trusts key performance indicators
• Report and document incidents as required
• Be competent in use of relevant screening and assessment tools and supervise lower banded staff to undertake this function.
• Provide comprehensive assessment, care planning, treatment and review of care in line with the requirements of the Mental Health Care Clusters
• Provide formulation, delivery and review of individualised evidence based care/care packages according to NICE guidance including non-medication strategies
• Lead in the continuing development of a high quality service that is underpinned by evidence based practice, care pathways/packages and NICE and DH Guidance
• Identify, assess and manage clinical and non-clinical risks/hazards in your area through the completion of the relevant risk assessments
• Implement the risk treatment plans for inclusion in the local and Trusts risk registers through the Risk Management department
• Participate in audit and research
• Undertake physical health checks of services users and act on the findings appropriately
• Understand the eligibility criteria and assessment process for Self-Directed Support (SDS) to meet service user needs
• Review SDS services in a robust and efficient manner, pro-actively promoting the approach of SDS
• Understand and utilise Health and Social Care commissioned services, demonstrating an empathetic approach of Fairer Access to Care Service

Core Non-Clinical Function:

• Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary meetings i.e. referral/review/business/ handover
• Take part in service development and review
• Participate in the recruitment process for clinical staff as required
• Ensure the service meets the agreed performance/contractual targets and adheres to local and government initiatives
• Provide clinical and managerial leadership and expertise to junior team members.
• Work closely with and assist the professional lead with development and implementation of team operational policies
• Deliver training where appropriate for other professional

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN or OT Diploma/degree
• Full Driving License
• Car available for work purposes

Experience

Essential

• 2 years post registration experience in mental health
• Evidence of co-ordinating care for a group of patients

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional/personal development
• Knowledge of community mental health services
• Knowledge of physical and psychological aspects of eating disorders
• Experience of working with people with eating disorders

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Derwent Centre

Harlow

CM20 1QX

Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)