Community Eating Disorders Practitioner (RMN/OT)
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Our friendly and growing team is ready to welcome a new team member who will share our passion for improving access and the quality of care for people with eating disorders.
We are looking to recruit 6.5 WTE Community Eating Disorder Practitioners (RMN/OT) to join our team:
* 3 x 1 WTE based in the Derwent Centre, Harlow and supporting West Essex areas of Harlow, Loughton and Uttlesford
* 2 x 1 WTE based in the Northgate Centre, Colchester and supporting Mid Essex areas of Chelmsford, Braintree and Maldon (this base may be negotiable)
* 1 x 1.0 WTE and 1 x 0.5 WTE in our South Team, based at Sankey House in Pitsea.
We are looking for a dynamic, creative, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who has a demonstrable interest in working with clients suffering with an eating disorder. You will receive regular professional and management supervision and will be supported to develop skills in this specialist area. Initially you would be able to work closely alongside a more experienced member of staff to support you to develop skills and gain confidence if eating disorders is a new field for you.
Main duties of the job
You will join a rapidly developing service that will provide excellent learning and development opportunities to the successful candidate. Working as part of a growing multidisciplinary team, you will provide community and where appropriate, day care treatment to patients with Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa, and you will also support the roll out of the early intervention pathway within the service and our new medical monitoring pathway.
* Inform the Ward Sister/Ward Charge Nurse on all breaches of nursing professional conduct, as required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council's (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct
* Have a sound knowledge/understanding of the legislation as part of the role of the Registered Mental Health Nurse, including Mental Health Act 1983, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, Access to Information Act 1991, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and CPA.
* In association with Anglia Ruskin University and University of Essex, ensure the learning environment for all nurses in training is appropriate and that teaching areas comply with all N.M.C. Regulations.
* Ensure that clinical practice is evidence-based wherever possible and participate in research and audit
* Following any complaint / accident of serious incident ensure that appropriate documentation is fully completed in line with Trust Policy and Procedures.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of main responsibilities.
* Previous experience of working in an eating disorders service is desirable but not necessary, as there are various training opportunities available to support you to develop your skills*
If you have any queries about this position, then please do not hesitate to reach out to the Recruiting Manager, Dr Rob McCarney, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Head of EPUT Eating Disorders Service at rob.mccarney@nhs.net.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Mental Health Nurse or Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy (BSc/MSc)
* NMC or HCPC Registration
* Member of BAOT
Skills / Experience
* Evidence of co-ordinating care for a group of patients
* Evidence of working within a multi-disciplinary team
* NHS Experience
* Experience 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.
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Derwent Centre or Northgate Centre or Sankey House
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