Location: Exeter, EX2 5AF, Torbay, TQ2 7AA & Barnstaple, EX31 4JB
Salary: £24071.00 to £25674.00
Date posted: 6th March 2025
Closing date: 16th March 2025
Our professional responsibility is to reduce the risk of infection to others as far as possible. Getting vaccinated against diseases that can be passed person-to-person in healthcare settings is part of this responsibility. The Trust will provide advice, guidance and support on vaccinations and access to vaccinations where requested.
Job Description:
This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative multi-disciplinary team, to support the development of a physical health monitoring service for people in Devon who have a moderate to severe eating disorder.
The Community Eating Disorder Service (CEDS) is a multi-professional team comprising of a Physician, Psychiatrist, Nurses, Psychologists, Dietitians and Assistant Practitioners. Each patient has a named clinician who supports them with their psychological health and wellbeing. The post holder will work alongside CEDS colleagues to ensure that the service can provide compassionate and holistic recovery focused care to address the complex physical and mental health needs of people with eating disorders.
The successful candidate will be a motivated and compassionate person who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care to patients with eating disorders with direction and guidance from the Lead Nurse Practitioner. The focus of their role will be to support the physical health monitoring of people with an eating disorder and to undertake physical health checks for people as designated/identified in relation to their physical health needs. This might include being part of a clinical or outreach service to weigh, take bloods and to physically observe patients etc. The role will also provide psychoeducation to individuals in relation to eating disorders.
Main duties of the job
* To work alongside the lead physical health practitioner undertaking physical health monitoring in our clinics.
* Undertaking the practical aspects of physical health monitoring i.e. weighing clients, taking bloods, measuring blood pressure and pulse.
* Undertaking initial psychoeducation with clients in relation to an eating disorder.
* Supporting and motivating individuals to attend their physical health appointments.
* Contributing to the team meetings and governance structures.
About us
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 Trust's 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 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
Experience
* Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working in a different role within mental health services.
* Awareness of safeguarding principles.
* Previous care experience with people who have eating disorders and other mental health difficulties.
* Knowledge of general mental health and a basic understanding of physical health presentations associated with eating disorders.
Qualifications
* Basic Education - GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths.
* If equivalent qualification is not already obtained, to complete QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care within 12 months of commencing employment.
* Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings.
* To have undertaken a phlebotomy course to enable you to take bloods from patients, or to be willing to undertake training and maintain clinical skills and competency in practice.
* NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
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.
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