We are recruiting for a Staff Nurse to be a member of a multi-disciplinary team supporting the leadership of the newly developed Eating Disorder Day Patient Service based at St George's Hospital, Stafford. The post holder will be responsible for supervising staff members booking clinics and overseeing the delivery of the programme. Further duties include undertaking rehabilitation activities for this patient group. Interventions will also include therapeutic, social support activities, psycho-educational groups, food-related rehabilitation tasks, relapse prevention, physical health monitoring, and risk management.
Please note, this advert may close early if a high number of suitable applicants are received.
Main duties of the job
This post will provide the opportunity to engage in individual and group work carried out in the day patient unit and in appropriate community settings under the direction of the Occupational Therapy, Clinical Lead, and Operational Lead. The post holder will deliver an occupational therapy programme set up by the Occupational Therapist and Eating Disorders Day Patient Team and will be expected to implement, evaluate, prioritise, and contribute to this programme under supervision and will be expected to liaise closely with the qualified nurse therapists.
Job responsibilities
To work as part of a team providing an Occupational Therapy service for patients referred to the Eating Disorders Day Patient Programme. This will involve implementing and modifying interventions related to areas of psycho-education, leisure, communication, independent living, educational, and work skills. To use appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication skills and observation and evaluation of the patients' progress. To be part of a patient-centered service where the needs of the individual will determine the types of intervention. This will mean that the post holder will work across a variety of therapeutic activities, psycho-education groups, shopping, meals/snacks out, cooking, portioning, relaxation, etc. (this is not an exclusive list). To support patients to practice their skills and regain their confidence and independence which may be done in conjunction with other members of the multidisciplinary team. To implement treatment programmes according to individual needs and in conjunction with qualified staff to implement the discharge process. This will entail the use of encouragement, motivation, negotiation, reassurance, and training skills as well as discussing with patients/carers their progress, as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
* Registered Mental Health Nurse on NMC Register.
Experience
Essential
* Experience of formulating assessments, planning, coordinating, and supporting people within a hospital setting.
* Experience of providing care and interventions within mental health settings.
Desirable
* Experience of working with Eating Disorders.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
* Demonstrate working knowledge/understanding of evidence-based practice.
* Willingness to undertake further training.
* Demonstrate an awareness of current thinking and guidance in the management of eating disorders.
* Ability to effectively formulate risk management plans and to evaluate regularly.
Desirable
* Commitment to working within the specialist field of Eating Disorders.
* Flexible approach to meeting the needs of the service.
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Chads House, St George's Hospital
Corporation Street
Stafford
ST16 3AG
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