Job summary
This an exciting opportunity for passionate colleagues to join the specialist team at a time of expansion across South Yorkshire to reduce disparity and ensure equitable access to eating disorders service. The post holder will work as part of the Sheffield Eating Disorders Service Multi-Disciplinary Team to implement and plan care to service users in their respective geographical areas.
To become a member of the SHSC eating disorders team providing a specialist community service to work with service users across South Yorkshire. The Sheffield Eating Disorders Service covers South Yorkshire (Sheffield hub and regional spokes within Barnsley, Rotherham & Doncaster). The professional will be expected to attend planned clinics across South Yorkshire to deliver care close to patient's home. In addition to planned clinics there may be occasions when colleagues are expected to meet with patient in other settings i.e. inpatient setting to support person-centred care planning. To work in partnership with service users and other agenciesto ensure effective liaison and communication.
The characteristics of the core population receiving direct services are people with complex psychological and emotional needs who may have experienced adverse life events. Those with serious mental illness, for example; eating disorders, complex trauma, personality disorder, and complex depression and anxiety (the list is not exhaustive).
Main duties of the job
This position is for a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with additional training, experience or a special interest in eating disorders. The role requires an individual who is committed to team working and has the flexibility to work with clients who may be resistant or ambivalent about change on a one-to-one basis. This role requires a dynamic person who is able to work autonomously, whilst retaining responsibility for managing/planning and caring for a group of acute and chronically unwell patients. This role will include a requirement for training to support the post holder to be competent in carrying out required physical health observations. The post holder will work closely with an experienced multi-disciplinary team who will provide ongoing training, direct supervision and support. The post holder will provide advice and consultation to primary care, mental health teams, acute hospitals and other relevant agencies.
About us
At SHSC, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering holistic care inclusive of both psychological and physical health care working alongside the MDT for the risk high patients and our severe and enduring eating disorder patients through caseload management.
The successful applicant will maintain professional responsibility whilst exercising autonomous professional and clinical judgement within the overall framework of SHSC, and the relevant professional registration bodies (NMC).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering holistic care inclusive of both psychological and physical health care working alongside the MDT for the risk high patients and our severe and enduring eating disorder patients through caseload management.
The successful applicant will maintain professional responsibility whilst exercising autonomous professional and clinical judgement within the overall framework of SHSC, and the relevant professional registration bodies (NMC).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level professional nursing qualification.
Desirable
- Training in CBT based approaches, motivational interviewing or group work.
Knowledge
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well-developed, high-level skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to service users, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a mental health setting.
- Previous experience of working with clients with related difficulties e.g. depression or complex emotional problems.
Desirable
- Previous work experience (or knowledge) with people with eating disorders
essential
Essential
- Able to travel and work across different settings in South Yorkshire, including Sheffield, Barnsley Rotherham and Doncaster.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level professional nursing qualification.
Desirable
- Training in CBT based approaches, motivational interviewing or group work.
Knowledge
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well-developed, high-level skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to service users, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a mental health setting.
- Previous experience of working with clients with related difficulties e.g. depression or complex emotional problems.
Desirable
- Previous work experience (or knowledge) with people with eating disorders
essential
Essential
- Able to travel and work across different settings in South Yorkshire, including Sheffield, Barnsley Rotherham and Doncaster.
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).
