Job summary
This is an opportunity to joinour innovative multi-disciplinary team (MDT) at a time when the communityeating disorder provision across Devon is developing and evolving.
We are looking for a Band 6 SeniorMental Health Practitioner to join the Community Eating Disorder Service(CEDS) based at Wonford House, Exeter, this post will cover clinics across our sites in Devon. Experience and an interest ineating disorders is preferred although we will provide a range of trainingopportunities that can help you develop the skills you need.
We will accept applications fromregistered nursing practitioners, qualified social workers or Allied HealthProfessionals with some experience in mental health and an interest in eatingdisorders.
We strive to integrate psychiatric andphysical care which is essential in the managing of our complex patient needs.This involves close links with GP surgeries and CMHTs plus localhospitals and specialist eating disorder in-patient units.
We provide specialist assessment,diagnosis and treatment for people with newly emerging eating disorders aswell as for those with long-standing eating disorder difficulties and dualdiagnosis.
Each patient has a named clinician within the teamwho supports them with their psychological health and wellbeing and deliverspsychologically informed interventions along with supporting them to attend their physical health appointments.
Main duties of the job
The post holder be expected tomanage a caseload of patients, whilst working closely with other MDT members inthe assessment of the patients needs and the provision of treatment toindividuals with an eating disorder.
They will offer individual and group workusing psychosocial and educational interventions.
The post holder will assess care needs,develop and implement and evaluate individual recovery plans.
The post holderwill facilitate, promote and supervise education and clinical audit in order toimprove the quality of the service provided.
You will be expected to link in with other teams both internal to DPT acute mental health wards, community mental health teams, specialist eating disorder units, and other specialist teams such as perinatal, complex needs teams and CAMHS and external to DPT such as acute medical wards, GP's and social care teams to facilitate the care pathways/treatment for those on caseload.
The successful candidate will beable to demonstrate the skills needed for safe clinical decision making. Theywill be self-motivated and compassionate who, acting within their professionalboundaries, will provide care to patients with eating disorders. They willdemonstrate safe and competent clinical decision-making and assessment skills.They will communicate and work collaboratively with the team to meet the needsof patients whilst supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse, Allied Health Professional or Social Worker
2. Knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems.
Desirable
3. Training, knowledge in at least one therapeutic intervention or willingness to obtain qualifications in this area.
4. Training in relevant psychological therapy and or a willingness to partake in training
5. Mentorship or student education training which is sufficient for sign off mentor status, or a willingness to achieve this.
6. Experience of working in mental health and eating disorders
Experience
Essential
7. Knowledge of diagnostic criteria of Eating Disorder conditions
8. Knowledge of physical complications associated with Eating Disorder
9. Knowledge of how to supervise others and provide critical and constructive feedback.
10. Knowledge of relevant psychological therapies for treating Eating Disorders
11. Previous employment / experience of working with people with Mental Health problems
12. Able to demonstrate past proven leadership experience
13. Experience of staff supervision
14. Experience of providing training to multi-disciplinary teams
15. Effective team worker
16. Good level of / Computer skills
17. High level communication skills including: presentation and facilitation skills; consultation and engagement skills
18. An ability to adjust communication effectively to meet the needs of a diverse group including internal and external stakeholders
19. Good organisational and interpersonal skills, tact and sensitivity. Ability to gain trust
20. Ability to contribute to the supervision and development of others
21. Confidence to deliver sometimes contentious and difficult messages to a broad range of stake holders
Desirable
22. Previous experience of working with people having an Eating Disorder