Employer: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Alumhurst Road
Town: Bournemouth
Salary: £36,918 - £42,247 p.a.
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/11/2024 23:59
Eating Disorder Specialist Nurse
Band 7
Job overview
We have a full-time fixed-term vacancy for an experienced Eating Disorder Nurse to join our team.
This is a great opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and abilities while continually improving services and providing hands-on care to young people. Pebble Lodge Hospital is a purpose-built, 10-bed, general adolescent unit for young people aged between 13 and 18 years, who are experiencing acute and severe mental health problems. Pebble Lodge Hospital also provides an education and day programme service for these young people. Pebble Lodge Hospital is rated as outstanding by CQC. Pebble Lodge is developing an Eating Disorder pathway, and this role will be key in developing and leading that pathway.
In addition, staff are entitled to a series of employee benefits, including flexible working, NHS Pension, car lease schemes, and exclusive discounts on a wide range of products and services, from household appliances to holidays.
This is a fixed-term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Main duties of the job
The multi-disciplinary team on Pebble are friendly, knowledgeable, and have wide-ranging skills to:
* Treat young people and those detained under the Mental Health Act using positive engagement, talking therapies, and medicines.
* Place the young people front and centre in their recovery journey.
* Engage creatively with young people to involve and empower them to co-produce their individual care plans, together with their families.
* Prioritise both mental and physical health wellness.
* Help young people be a part of the community, charities, get active, eat well, and be a part of their own wellbeing.
* Promote freedom of choice by maximising independence and least restrictive practice, in a safe and therapeutic environment.
Being a University Trust, we promote learning & development and all staff are encouraged and supported throughout their career to grow and develop. We provide in-depth initial and ongoing inductions, mandatory/personal training programmes, plus clinical and management supervision.
Our staff have access to some of the leading research programmes in mental health and, whatever your role, there are opportunities to develop skills and clinical practice by being part of ground-breaking work. We also have an eye on the future – always looking out for the leaders of tomorrow.
Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities, and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person specification
Knowledge skills and training
* 2 years experience at band 6
* Registered Nurse
* Experience working with Eating Disorders
Managerial
* Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
* Ability to devise, implement policies and procedures
* Experience of training and mentoring others
* Confident with IT skills
Experience
* Experience in sharing learning
Knowledge
* Knowledge of inpatient eating disorders care
At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.
What working for us will provide:
* 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
* Health and wellbeing services
* Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
* Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
* Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
* Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust
* Relocation costs where applicable
* Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
* NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership, and more
Visit our careers website to learn more about our culture, staff stories, benefits, development programmes, and opportunities.
What you need to do:
Before applying for this post, please do ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we're looking for, then we'd love to hear from you; alternatively, if you would like more information about the role please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Further guidance can be found on the gov.uk website. It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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