Community Mental Health Nurse - Eating Disorders | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 May 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £35,392 - £42,618 pa pro rata (plus HCAS) |
| Oriau: | Full time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 June 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Barking, IG11 7RS |
| Cwmni: | North East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Permanent |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6319635/395-WF097-24 |
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We are seeking an enthusiastic mental health nurse to join our dedicated multi-disciplinary Community Eating Disorder Team . North East London NHS Foundation Trust Community Eating Disorder service offers the latest in evidence based NICE compliant psychological interventions to clients and their families with an Eating Disorder. Unlike many other mental health services we offer specialist assessment and treatment across the life span from age 8yrs with no upper age limit. The team’s multi-disciplinary approach to the assessment and treatment of individuals with an eating disorder is a real strength. The post holder will primarily work with Adults however opportunities will be available to work across the lifespan.
If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit;https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.
Perform and interpret specific investigations, such as blood pressure and ECGs, in order to manage the patient’s clinical risk effectively.
Ensure all patients have individualised care plans and that these are reviewed at appropriate intervals.
Develop clinical practice and procedures that best support the well being of adults with eating disorders in the community
Work with colleagues to ensure that specialist, professional, skilled clinical care is provided for patients and that this is adapted to meet their individual needs.
The post holder will facilitate the patient’s understanding of results of investigations such as blood tests, ECGs and bone density scans.
Provide emotional and psychological support to the patient and family and be aware of the social needs, referring them to appropriate bodies.
Advise patients and their families and carers on aspects of care, which they may safely undertake in liaison with the team.
Implement and monitor action plans relating to team and corporate objectives, the modernisation agenda and clinical governance.
Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have capacity to work within legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment via organisational policy.
COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement – London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata).
We are looking for a suitably qualified mental health nurse to support the team deliver the best possible treatment and expert nursing interventions to adults with an eating disorder. We are seeking an individual with the knowledge and skills to work as part of a multi-professional team and be innovative in their approach to supporting this client group
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
This advert closes on Thursday 6 Jun 2024