Job summary 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 Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank. Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 364-A-8007-B Job locations Derwent Centre or Northgate Centre or Sankey House Harlow or Colchester or Basildon CM20 1QX Job description 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.mccarneynhs.net. Job description 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.mccarneynhs.net. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse or Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy (BSc/MSc) NMC or HCPC Registration Desirable Other relevant qualifications e.g. counselling, CBT etc. Member of BAOT Skills / Experience Essential Evidence of co-ordinating care for a group of patients Evidence of working within a multi-disciplinary team Desirable NHS Experience Experience working with people with Eating Disorders Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse or Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy (BSc/MSc) NMC or HCPC Registration Desirable Other relevant qualifications e.g. counselling, CBT etc. Member of BAOT Skills / Experience Essential Evidence of co-ordinating care for a group of patients Evidence of working within a multi-disciplinary team Desirable 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address Derwent Centre or Northgate Centre or Sankey House Harlow or Colchester or Basildon CM20 1QX Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)