Job summary This is a newly established post providing planned community based treatments to clients. The post holder will provide nursing input into the specialist eating disorders service, acting as care co-ordinator and implementing home treatment support for a defined caseload of clients. The post holder will manage clients with severe eating disorders who are difficult to engage in treatment, have complex care needs. The post holder will predominantly work with the outpatient nurses and consultants to provide monitoring and support to severely unwell patients. S/he may also contribute to the pathway for clients with severe and enduring eating disorders and act as a link worker for patients who are making the transition from CAMHS to adult services. The post holder will carry out specialist nursing assessments, plan and implement care, respond appropriately to crises and maintain associated records. The post holder will have responsibility for the day to day delivery of the service to clients on their caseload and their families and carers via a range of evidence based interventions. Main duties of the job Communicate with both internal and external stakeholders, such as service users, carers, other teams, third sector and voluntary organisations. Communicate effectively across a wide variety of settings, using tact and diplomacy in response to situations that may be complex and sensitive and may have resulted from conflict. Providing advice and use their initiative and follow organisational procedures in routine and crisis situations. Apply communication skills which take account of communication needs and differences, in order to plan, deliver and evaluate care. Apply enhanced communication skills both oral and written to communicate information within records and reports. This may also include the need to respond to and offer reassurance to questions and concerns from a variety of groups, such as service users, carers and other staff/teams. Comply with and implement local and Trust policies and procedures regarding appropriate communication. Be required to lead client reviews within the multi-disciplinary team and act as an advocate for service users. About us At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond. We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities. These include: 12-month preceptorship generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us flexible working opportunities relocation packages excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more staff networks and support group We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rota/Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 444-7066612A-CG Job locations Woodend Health Centre 67a Deedmore Road Coventry CV2 1XA Job description Job responsibilities Be responsible for the assessment of a clients mental health and physical care needs. In collaboration with the client, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet those needs. Manage a defined case load, acting as care co-ordinator, taking part in the implementation of CPA, providing a nursing assessment and carrying out nursing skills as appropriate to the field of eating disorders. To include ongoing assessment and monitoring of the clients diet, weight and eating related behaviours. Contribute to the Severe and Enduring Eating Disorder pathway for clients with severe and enduring eating disorders through close monitoring of the clients physical health, conducting physical observations and weight monitoring. Arrange referrals for and advise clients on the required frequency of investigations such as bone density scans and monitor the clients compliance with nutritional supplements and other prescribed medication. Calculate/interpret Body Mass Index and respond as appropriate; ensure tests to monitor the clients physical health parameters are carried out when required and respond to test results appropriately. Job description Job responsibilities Be responsible for the assessment of a clients mental health and physical care needs. In collaboration with the client, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet those needs. Manage a defined case load, acting as care co-ordinator, taking part in the implementation of CPA, providing a nursing assessment and carrying out nursing skills as appropriate to the field of eating disorders. To include ongoing assessment and monitoring of the clients diet, weight and eating related behaviours. Contribute to the Severe and Enduring Eating Disorder pathway for clients with severe and enduring eating disorders through close monitoring of the clients physical health, conducting physical observations and weight monitoring. Arrange referrals for and advise clients on the required frequency of investigations such as bone density scans and monitor the clients compliance with nutritional supplements and other prescribed medication. Calculate/interpret Body Mass Index and respond as appropriate; ensure tests to monitor the clients physical health parameters are carried out when required and respond to test results appropriately. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current unrestricted registration with NMC Specialist knowledge across a range of procedures and theory Professional knowledge acquired through degree/ diploma Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of policies and procedures Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of Equal Opportunities Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of confidentiality Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding safety issues Ability to demonstrate and apply problem solving skills to a variety of situations Experience Essential Substantial experience in an inpatient or community mental health setting Developed specialist mental health knowledge gained within a similar environment over a considerable period of time Significant experience of working with people with eating disorders Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current unrestricted registration with NMC Specialist knowledge across a range of procedures and theory Professional knowledge acquired through degree/ diploma Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of policies and procedures Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of Equal Opportunities Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of confidentiality Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding safety issues Ability to demonstrate and apply problem solving skills to a variety of situations Experience Essential Substantial experience in an inpatient or community mental health setting Developed specialist mental health knowledge gained within a similar environment over a considerable period of time Significant experience of working with people with eating disorders Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust Address Woodend Health Centre 67a Deedmore Road Coventry CV2 1XA Employer's website https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)