Complex Care Lead Nurse in CAMHS Eating Disorder Service
Are you passionate about supporting young people with eating disorders?
We're excited to offer a unique opportunity to join the CAMHS Eating Disorder Service in Somerset. This role is based on the paediatric ward at Musgrove Park Hospital, where you'll play a key part in supporting young people facing acute physical challenges. You'll also work closely with our dedicated community team, who provide specialist assessment and treatment for young people diagnosed with or presenting with an eating disorder.
In this role, you'll collaborate with young people, their families, and wider support networks, offering personalised care through evidence-based interventions, psychoeducation, and tailored support. Your work will be instrumental in helping young people on their recovery journey, making a tangible difference to their well-being.
Main duties of the job
* Providing nurse-led assessments and interventions within an acute paediatric ward and Paediatric Assessment Unit.
* Offering community-based support post-discharge to aid recovery and help prevent hospital admissions.
* Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering a high standard of care to children and adolescents with eating disorders and their families.
* Providing clinical supervision and professional support to colleagues.
* Contributing to research, audits, and service development to enhance patient care.
* Delivering training, advice, and consultation to professionals across Somerset.
* Working autonomously, while collaborating closely with CAMHS and Paediatric services.
This is your chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people, contributing to their recovery journey and well-being within an acute hospital setting. If you're looking for a rewarding role that truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you!
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
* Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
* A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Job responsibilities
* Have the ability to analyse the functions of challenging behaviours in complex situations within the individuals varying environments, in order to make recommendations where appropriate to inform future interventions.
* Lead on formative assessments, analyse and formulate needs
* Provide high-quality clinical reports
* Take part in the on-going evaluation of the post and advice / consultation model of service delivery
* Participate in clinical or administrative audits as required
Please see Job Description for further information
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (Mental Health) registered with the NMC.
Experience
Additional Criteria
* Interest and enthusiasm for nursing young 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.
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