Specialist MH Nurse B6 or B5-6 Development RoleinGuildfordinGuildfordPUBLISHED THU 7 NOV 2024

Specialist Nurse B6 and B5-6 Development Role

We are delighted to be able to appoint a dynamic Mental Health Nurses (RMNs) to join our Adult Eating Disorders Service. These is a substantive post 1.0 WTE basis. However, we also welcome expressions of interest from those interested in part time hours (minimum of 0.6 WTE). The post holder will be based at our main service hub at Farnham Road Hospital, Guildford. The post holder will be joining what are well-established outpatient and day care facilities for working age adults with moderate to severe eating disorders.

The successful applicants will become integral members of the Adult Eating Disorders Outpatient team and will provide specialist intensive treatment for adults (18 years +) with moderate to severe eating disorders and co-existing mental health needs. The main responsibilities of the post holder will include contributing to assessments, keywork provision, MDT meetings, handovers, physical health monitoring, risk management, care planning, group co-facilitation, and audit.

While experience of working with people with eating disorders is desirable, we are primarily seeking RMNs with a keen interest in working in the field and a willingness to develop specialist knowledge of eating disorders and their treatment. As such, mentoring, additional supervision and training will be provided to facilitate the post holders' transition and skills development where needed.

Depending on experience, we have the flexibility to offer these roles as substantive Band 6 posts or as Band 5 to 6 development posts. If the latter, then the successful applicant would begin on Band 5 with a view to progressing to specialist Band 6 posts within 12 - 24 months.

If you are interested in learning more about these exciting opportunities, we welcome you to contact the outpatient service manager to arrange and to be given a tour and for the opportunity to meet informally with what is a small and friendly team. Please contact us (Tel: if you wish to discuss these posts.

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Independently and comprehensively assess clients referred to Outpatients, care plan, monitor physical and mental health risks in conjunction with the MDT, evaluate and plan discharge.

To provide holistic support to clients through individual key working sessions.

Lead on meal time supervision and support.

Deputise for the Senior Specialist Nurse and/or AEDS manager when necessary and lead on shift coordination.

Be responsible for carrying out a range of therapeutic interventions with the client in concordance with NICE guidelines, either individually or in a group setting.

To be able to liaise, advise and offer support to other associated mental health agencies regarding Eating Disorder matters.

Offer support, supervision and mentoring for students on placement, following successful completion of mentorship course.

Represent and act on behalf of AEDS multi-disciplinary team at Professional/network Meetings to offer advice/consultation on complex cases.

Develop and implement systems to monitor and evaluate role.

Evaluate the quality of the service provided and recommend changes as appropriate to the Service Manager and/or Day Care Manager.

Be responsible for identifying opportunities for research and audit activities which would contribute to the development and operation of the service, drawing these to the attention of the relevant line manager and participate in agreed research projects.

Supervise other AEDS professionals/nurses of a lower grade and offer support and supervision to junior team members.

To receive CBT-E and SSCM training and supervision and to deliver these evidence based treatments as per NICE guidance. Other ED specific therapeutic in house or external training will be provided to provide the post holder with increased skills and knowledge.

Band 5

To discharge professional responsibilities under the Mental Health Act (1983) and revised subsequent act Mental Capacity Act (2005) and the NMC Professional Code of Conduct

Carry own caseload within Outpatients and undertake holistic assessments including risk of the clients needs, either individually or in identified complex cases jointly with another member of the Outpatient team. Provide comprehensive risk assessment.

Work collaboratively with, and liaise with any associated agencies ie Social Care, Specialist Eating Disorder Units (SEDUs), General Hospitals, CMHRS etc and other appropriate agencies/professionals/carers to ensure best outcome for the client.

Act as a Care Coordinator for agreed case load to ensure each person has a defined care plan to meet their needs care is delivered in line with Trust policies.

Offer support for Students on placement.

Regularly attend Outpatient MDT meetings and other agency meetings as required.

Work independently and co-work with other members of the team.

Actively support and contribute to the Outpatient timetable, as well as Day Care timetable if required, working under the leadership of the senior nurses. This will involve participating and leading on group and individual therapy sessions, daily meal supervision (Day Care) and support and regular physical monitoring of clients.

Take responsibility for maintaining accurate and timely records of all work undertaken in accordance with Trust policies and legal requirements.

Participate in research/audit/reviews and other initiatives in accordance with clinical governance to promote an evidence based practice.

Provide statistical information on all activity undertaken, in line with Trust procedures. Have basic IT skills and Data entry skills to enter clinical information on the data bases.

Together with Clinical Supervisor, monitor the overall standard of services given to clients in case load and take appropriate action to manage case load and demand for services offered effectively and efficiently.

Promote effective liaison with all statutory and voluntary agencies concerned with young people and mental health as required

Through the appraisal and supervision systems identify own training needs and undertake continuous professional development.

Ensure high standards of care are provided, and that regard to dignity, individuality, self-esteem and wellbeing of clients and relevant carers is given.

To work alongside AEDS Day Care services to facilitate good service provision and smoother transition across the AED service. This may include attending and participating in Day Care day to day operations, attending Day Care MDT meetings and working alongside Day Care clinicians.

To be supported and supervised to provide structured therapy sessions for clients/ patients in Outpatients.