Senior Specialist Nurse - Eating Disorders inStapleford close inStapleford close PUBLISHED
THU 17 OCT 2024
Candidates should be fully registered with the NMC and possess relevant post-graduate qualifications, with an emphasis on evidence-based practices. The role requires travel across sites in Essex, and while there is a six-month probationary period for new hires, internal candidates may be exempt. NELFT is also open to overseas nurses looking to become UK registered, provided they apply through the Capital Nurse consortium.
An exciting opportunity for Band 7 Senior specialist nurses to join the SET CAMHS Eating Disorder Service.
It is an exciting time to join the team.
We are delighted to be expanding out service and have recently extended our support to offer ARFID assessments and have received funding for an eating disorder treatment pathway in the form of an enhanced care pathway (Intensive Support Pathway - ISP). These forms of treatment have the potential to minimise inpatient admissions (including out-of-area placements), reduce length of stay in inpatient settings and improve experience of discharge from inpatient care as set out in the NHS Long Term Plan.
The post-holders will be a qualified nurses who are fully registered with the NMC and ideally will have additional post-graduate qualifications relevant to the area.
The post holders will be required to assess and treat children & adolescents 8-18 who present with an eating disorder. The post holder will work with adolescents and offer evidence based treatment of FT-AN alongside multi agency working. They will supervise other staff members as required. They will have a commitment to collaborative working and actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals and agencies.
About us
The successful candidate will hold a caseload of patients and support therapeutic interventions for young people with an eating disorder.
To deliver NICE guideline Family Therapy - Anorexia Nervosa (Training can be offered to the candidate)
To support risk management in line with MEED guidance.
Travel is required across sites in Essex.
This post will be subject to a six months 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).
If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsWoTS Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.
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