Senior Nurse Practitioner in Hove inHove PUBLISHED TUE 1 APR 2025 Jump to job information section

Band 7: £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust respFsB2

Job description

Substantive Band 7 RM NURSE- CAMHS Eating Disorder Intensive Treatment Day Service for 30 hours per week

Exciting new opportunity in Brighton & Hove, Sussex

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a passionate, knowledgeable and dynamic senior nurseto join our new CAMHS Eating Disorder Day Service.

The clinical model is in development and will be based on the highly acclaimed Maudsley Intensive Treatment programme. The service will have capacity to support 10 young people each day. Key service aims include:

Supporting young people and families through a comprehensive 14 week group programme, entailing family therapy, CBT based groups, life skills and supported eating.
Prevention of need for an inpatient admission thereby allowing young people to be treated closer to home

You would be part of a brand-new MDT, consisting of Nursing, Psychology, Dietician, Support Workers, Medics and Occupational Therapists.

Knowledge of Eating Disorders and CAMHSis essential. Our selection process will be based upon experience and values

The successful candidate would be responsible for leading the day to day coordination of the unit as well as providing specialist nursing assessment, formulation and care planning. All members of the MDT will be trained in the Maudsley model of Family Therapy and form part of a care team delivering this intervention. There will also be one to one work with young people

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing individual and groupwork and willprovide supervision and professional support to relevant colleagues. You will support service development through service evaluation and audit, as well as bringing new insights through research and keeping up to date with developments in the field.

Ideally you will have prior experience of working with eating disorders and experience of using therapeutic models associated with this client group.

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REQUIREMENTS

To be a successful Senior Nurse Practitioner in our team you will be:

Professionally registered as a Mental Health Nurse within NMC

Able to undertake project management, audit and service evaluation to develop the service, keeping in mind the wider system

Have experience od working in Eating Disorders

Have experience of providing supervision

Show evidence of CPD

You must be able to demonstrate a caring, compassionate and non-judgmental attitude, and show a commitment to making a difference when supporting young people and their families on their recovery journeys

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments or contact:

Shelley Oakeshott - Clinical Service Manager on or

Jay Jameson-Allen - General Manager on email: or

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Useful skills for a Senior Nurse Practitioner: Click to view

To work as a Senior Nurse Practitioner in the UK, you would need a combination of clinical, managerial, and interpersonal skills. Here are the key skills and qualifications typically required for this role:

Educational Qualifications:

1. Registered Nurse Status: You must be a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK.

2. Advanced Practice Qualification: A postgraduate qualification in advanced practice, such as a Master's degree in Advanced Practice or Nurse Practitioner program, is often required.

Clinical Skills:

1. Assessment Skills: Ability to conduct comprehensive health assessments and consultations.

2. Clinical Decision-Making: Strong skills in clinical reasoning and decision-making, including diagnosing conditions and determining appropriate management plans.

3. Knowledge of Pharmacology: Understanding medications and their implications for patient care, including prescribing skills.

4. Specialized Skills: Depending on your area of focus (e.g., pediatric, geriatric, mental health, etc.), specific clinical skills and expertise are essential.

Management Skills:

1. Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a team of healthcare professionals, provide mentorship, and foster a collaborative working environment.

2. Resource Management: Skills in managing resources effectively, including staffing and budgeting.

3. Quality Improvement: Knowledge of implementing and evaluating quality improvement initiatives within clinical settings.

Interpersonal Skills:

1. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Strong interpersonal skills to provide patient-centered care and support individuals in difficult situations.

3. Negotiation and Conflict Resolution: Ability to handle conflicts and negotiate expectations between staff, patients, and families.

Professional Skills:

1. Continuous Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing education and professional development to stay updated with the latest medical practices and guidelines.

2. Research Skills: An understanding of research methodologies to inform evidence-based practice and contribute to clinical audits and studies.

3. Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with healthcare policies, legal requirements, and safeguarding procedures in the UK.

IT Skills:

1. Electronic Health Records (EHR): Proficiency in using healthcare software and electronic patient record systems.

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