Job summary
This is an exciting time to join the Adult Eating Disorders Service as we continue to expandand develop.
We are looking for a skilled Mental Health or Eating Disorder Nurse to join our Hertfordshire Community Eating Disorders Service as a Community Nurse Practitioner on a 1-year fixed-term maternity cover, working three days per week.
The post will be based in Welwyn Garden City, with clinical responsibilities across thecounty. You will usually have a designated locality to focus your work.
In this role, you will use your interpersonal and therapeutic skills to support service usersin their recovery, with a strong emphasis on physical health monitoring. Working withineating disorders is both highly rewarding and challenging.
If you are new to the specialty and keen to develop, we welcome your interest -- contactUmme Aujnarain on 01707 364006 for an informal discussion.
If you already have experience in eating disorders care, we would be particularly pleasedto hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience working with people with eating disorders or other mental health conditions.
- Be trained in phlebotomy and ECG procedures.
- Have experience in care coordination and involvement in safeguardingprocesses.
- Carry out comprehensive assessments and provide therapeutic interventions inline with NICE guidance.
- Deliver physical health monitoring for service users, including vital signs such aspulse and blood pressure, and conduct blood tests as required.
- Work collaboratively and effectively within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
- Deliver group interventions with colleagues when appropriate.
- Support smooth, well-planned discharges from inpatient, day treatment, andgeneral hospital services by working closely with the MDT, carers, and externalagencies.
- Provide specialist assessment and treatment for individuals with anorexianervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and atypical presentations,involving families where appropriate.
- Have opportunities for further training in specialist therapeutic models such asCBT-E, SSCM, or MANTRA.
- Hold a valid driving licence and have regular access to a car (unless exemptunder the Equality Act 2010).
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- You will function as a lead professional / care co-ordinator to a caseload of people with eating disorders and associated complex health needs as allocated,taking responsibility for formulation to appropriate care
- Will act as a clinical expert in their service area. This means keeping clinically upto date, being able to assess service users thoroughly, plan care rigorously, andaudit and evaluate nursing interventions based on evidence and locally agreedprotocols and policies
- Will co-ordinate all co-workers assigned to his\her service user group and willensure they are fully conversant with all aspects regarding the service userscare and
- Will identify the individual care needs of allocated service users, plan,implement and evaluate all care programmes in conjunction with the servicesnursing team and the MDT.
- Will co facilitate therapeutic groups with other members of the MDT
- Together with the MDT will manage the risk presented by the eating disorder inrelation to physical and mental health
- For a more in-depth Job and Person Specification please read the attachedbefore applying
Job description
Job responsibilities
- You will function as a lead professional / care co-ordinator to a caseload of people with eating disorders and associated complex health needs as allocated,taking responsibility for formulation to appropriate care
- Will act as a clinical expert in their service area. This means keeping clinically upto date, being able to assess service users thoroughly, plan care rigorously, andaudit and evaluate nursing interventions based on evidence and locally agreedprotocols and policies
- Will co-ordinate all co-workers assigned to his\her service user group and willensure they are fully conversant with all aspects regarding the service userscare and
- Will identify the individual care needs of allocated service users, plan,implement and evaluate all care programmes in conjunction with the servicesnursing team and the MDT.
- Will co facilitate therapeutic groups with other members of the MDT
- Together with the MDT will manage the risk presented by the eating disorder inrelation to physical and mental health
- For a more in-depth Job and Person Specification please read the attachedbefore applying
Person Specification
Communication Skills
Essential
- Clear communication through written, verbal and non-verbal modes including report writing
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of an MDT
- Ability to communicate with young people and their parents
- Show respect and treat people with dignity
- Keeps accurate and complete records and communication consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
- Recognises and reflects on barriers to effective communication, modifying communication in response
- De-escalation in managing verbal aggression of distressed service users
- Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
Desirable
- Demonstrate good verbal presentation skills
Areas Of Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Organisational skills and the ability to work effectively within a management structure
- Communication skills - written, verbal and nonverbal
- IT skills, in particular MS word
- Planning and coordination of treatment packages
- Evidence of CPD and commitment to lifelong learning
- Experience of assessing and managing clinical risk
Desirable
- Leadership and motivational skills
- Provision of effective clinical supervision
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse Qualification
- Registered with the NMC
Desirable
- Teaching & Training Experience
- Completion of management training
Person Specification
Communication Skills
Essential
- Clear communication through written, verbal and non-verbal modes including report writing
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of an MDT
- Ability to communicate with young people and their parents
- Show respect and treat people with dignity
- Keeps accurate and complete records and communication consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
- Recognises and reflects on barriers to effective communication, modifying communication in response
- De-escalation in managing verbal aggression of distressed service users
- Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
Desirable
- Demonstrate good verbal presentation skills
Areas Of Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Organisational skills and the ability to work effectively within a management structure
- Communication skills - written, verbal and nonverbal
- IT skills, in particular MS word
- Planning and coordination of treatment packages
- Evidence of CPD and commitment to lifelong learning
- Experience of assessing and managing clinical risk
Desirable
- Leadership and motivational skills
- Provision of effective clinical supervision
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse Qualification
- Registered with the NMC
Desirable
- Teaching & Training Experience
- Completion of management training
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HPFT Community Eating Disorder Service, Rosanne House, Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6HG
Parkway,
Welwyn Garden City,
AL8 6HG
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
