Job summary
We are looking for a clinical nurse specialist to support the continued development and implementation of our Intensive Community Support Pathway for CYP with an eating disorder within the NELFT London CYP Eating Disorder Service to support prevention of SEDU admissions.
The post holder and Pathway Lead will work alongside and manage a small team and dedicated MDT to suppprt CYP and their care givers to remain at home and avoid SEDU admission. The pathway lead will help support the delivery of care for young people with Eating Disorders to prevent TIER 4 admissions whilst offering psychological support and share clinical oversight across the service. The post holder will be responsible for assessment, treatment and outcome measurement and provide clinical supervision to staff as well as supporting clinical development within the Intensive community treatment Pathway.
The post holder will hold full NMC registration.
This post will suit clinical nurse specialist with extensive experience in eating disorders & working with CYP who present with complexity and significant levels of distress, working with the wider systems including education, social care and family/carers.
As a senior clinician and pathway lead within the service, you will bring advanced knowledge of specialist therapeutic and nursing assessment, formulation and intervention skills and specific knowledge and expertise of supporting young people with Eating Disorders.
Main duties of the job
To support the Clinical Lead to manage and develop the Intensive community Support Pathway and support the development of this new service.
You would also have a keen interest in developing innovative strategies to support young people and their families and support the ongoing development of the service to support young people to stay at home during their recovery.
To offer senior care reviews and reformulation of cases
To work alongside external agencies to support the ongoing care provisions of young people
About us
Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High-Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941) (pro rata for part time staff).
Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Successful completion of a post-graduate trainingin psychological practice (e.g. psychologist, or family therapist)
Registration
Essential
- To be eligible for registration as a full member of the appropriate professional body (e.g. HCPC, ACP, AFT, NMC)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working with difficult, disturbedor challenging children/youngpeople requiringskilledand complex interventions
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working therapeutically with parents/carers/families of children and young people in crisis with complex mental health problems
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of research methodology and outcome research methodology and outcome research desig and ability to critically interpret research findings.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Successful completion of a post-graduate trainingin psychological practice (e.g. psychologist, or family therapist)
Registration
Essential
- To be eligible for registration as a full member of the appropriate professional body (e.g. HCPC, ACP, AFT, NMC)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working with difficult, disturbedor challenging children/youngpeople requiringskilledand complex interventions
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working therapeutically with parents/carers/families of children and young people in crisis with complex mental health problems
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of research methodology and outcome research methodology and outcome research desig and ability to critically interpret research findings.
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).
