Specialist Practitioner Eating Disorders inCarmarthen inCarmarthen PUBLISHED
FRI 10 JAN 2025
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The role also includes responsibilities such as care coordination under the Mental Health (Wales) Measure and conducting joint assessments with other healthcare providers. While proficiency in Welsh is desirable, applicants who do not meet this requirement will receive support to develop their language skills during employment. The health board emphasises the importance of bilingualism in enhancing patient experiences and offers various employee benefits, including financial wellbeing resources. Interviews are scheduled for February 3, 2025.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Specialist Eating Disorder ED) Service for an experienced and enthusiastic practitioner to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team to help deliver a high-quality effective service to individuals with Eating Disorders. You will be joining a very experienced, multi-disciplinary team of nurses, psychotherapists, psychologists, dietitians and medical staff.
You will be part of the Adult ED Team and will work closely with colleagues in Primary and Secondary Mental Health Services, as well as GP surgeries and medical services to ensure that individuals experience a seamless and co-ordinated approach to their care across the HDUHB geographical area.
Previous training in a core profession (such as mental health nursing, psychology, social work, occupational therapy or dietetics) is essential. Previous experience training in ED interventions would be beneficial, but is not essential as training will be provided. There is opportunity to specialise in your practice, enhance your skills and develop professionally. Interested individuals will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be enthusiastic. Also, motivated and committed to driving forwards the continued development of the Specialist ED Service.
The Specialist Eating Disorder Practitioners will work autonomously and as part of a team in the delivery of specialist Eating Disorder Services for patients and their carers across HDUHB.
The post holder will manage a varied and complex caseload of adults with eating disorders, providing highly skilled interventions and quality care to individuals referred to the Eating Disorders Service. The post holders will fulfil care co-ordination (CTP) duties under the Mental Health (Wales) Measure (2, for patients within the Community Mental Health Team with a primary diagnosis of an eating disorder and receiving active treatment from the ED Service.
The post holder will provide specialist clinical assessment, formulation, interventions and treatment approaches consistent with the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) and other National guidance.To undertake comprehensive risk assessments and risk management for relevant individual patients and develop appropriate strategies to minimise risk. To offer joint assessments, advice and consultation to colleagues in Primary and Secondary care, GPs, medical services, carers and others.
The post holder will provide teaching and training in Eating Disorders to health care professionals within mental health and general medical health care as required. To contribute to service development and participate in research and audit projects.
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You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on03/02/25
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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