Band 6 - Clinical Nurse Specialist - Community Team

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	19 Rhagfyr 2025
Cyflog:	£46,419.00 i £55,046.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£46419.00 - £55046.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	02 Ionawr 2026
Lleoliad:	London, SW10 9NG
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	C9333-25-1593

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CLINICAL ROLES To process all new referrals by triaging them daily based on clinical risk, for the designated boroughs To undertake specialist eating disorder assessment (at the central London clinic and the satellite clinics Harrow on the Hill & Paddington). To provide treatment for patients suitable for the Community Service, who often present with severe and enduring eating disorders, using a supportive clinical management model To provide advice to referring agents on how to access the eating disorders service. To advise other teams about management of eating disorders as part of service users package of care, when there is other significant psychiatric or medical co morbidities Monitoring of physical health (as appropriate to discipline) and mental health issues related to patients with eating disorders. Ensure practice is in accordance with the relevant Code of Professional Conduct and Mental Health Legislation, which incorporates and respects differences in respect of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religion, culture and disability. Participate as an active member of the team, accountable for your practice, and work in partnership with other health care professionals, patients and others in the delivery of care. Plan, prioritise and manage the delivery of assessment of referrals to the clinic from psychiatric and medical service. To offer support and advice on suitable treatments for those seriously ill patients awaiting outpatient/in-patient admission to professional staff and to families and carers. To participate in the running of a personal recovery focussed group for patients with severe and enduring eating disorders. To organise own schedule, maintaining daily contact with the Community Team Lead about any issues as they arise. To liaise with the Community Team Lead, Clinical Nurse Manager, Ward Manager, Day Patient Nurse, Service Manager and Consultant Psychiatrist about priorities on waiting list for admission. Always act in a manner as to promote and safeguard the interests and well-being of patients, visitors and colleagues. To participate in mandatory staff group. Generic Responsibilities To work to the clinical boundaries and model of care of the Eating Disorder Service. To attend regular clinical meetings at the service base and to report back on patient contacts. To provide professional advice to the multi-disciplinary team. To develop and maintain professional and positive inter-disciplinary relationships within the clinic, Trust and related services. To attend Care Programme Approach meetings, act as care co-ordinator when appropriate and undertake risk assessments. To maintain standards of confidentiality at all times. To inform the Community Team Lead and Clinical Nurse Manager in the service of any concerns about the standard of care delivered to patients, to report to him/her any incidents, accidents or complaints in accordance with Trust policy, and to assist in any investigation and provide statements as requested by the Manager. To have line management supervision with the Community Team Lead/Appropriate senior colleague. To provide written reports as required adhering to the Trust guidelines. To submit statistical returns within deadlines. To follow professional guidelines at all times. To attend Mental Health Review Tribunals and Service and Trust nursing and management meetings as required. To be aware of and implement Trust Policies for the delivery of health care, and other matters. To be aware of the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 and other relevant legislation, and to act within it. To work with patients and staff according to the principles of equal opportunities. COMMUNICATION: Possess excellent communication skills and be able to form a positive, therapeutic relationship with people who are experiencing acute crisis or distress in the context of partnership and trust. To be aware of how your verbal and non-verbal communication can be interpreted by others and ensure a polite approach is maintained at all times. Liaise closely and effectively with colleagues in primary and secondary healthcare services, families and carers to ensure well-co-ordinated and consistent care for people who are suffering from eating disorders. Liaise where appropriate with voluntary agencies to help create seamless patient care. Help promote Team cohesiveness, multidisciplinary working and at all times work collaboratively with colleagues in all parts of the Trust to achieve healthy and effective communication. To ensure that information of a confidential nature is not divulged to any unauthorised person and is stored in line with the provisions of the Data Protection Act. Ensure that all documentation is legible and written in accordance with professional guidelines and best practice. TRAINING Participate in the planning & facilitation for the induction of staff to the service. To identify training and professional needs in supervision and develop an educational and training plan under KSF and appraisal. Ensure that own professional mandatory training is met, so that professional and statutory and legal requirements are fulfilled. To play a supporting role, in conjunction with other colleagues, in organising and delivering training to primary/secondary care workers and community mental health teams who are involved in referring patients. To provide education and training within the team and other Trust staff in relation to his/her sphere of specialist knowledge. To take an active interest in nursing research, in particular on mental health issues, utilise findings where appropriate and develop an investigative approach to practice. To maintain up to date knowledge of evidence-based treatment on eating disorder. To carry out any other duties appropriate to the grade. POLICIES AND/OR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT: To enable development of team objectives and future direction of the service. Engage in clinical governance activity, reviewing serious untoward incidents, complaints and accidental reports to ensure that the Trust and its services learn and improve. Use own specialist clinical expertise to contribute to the operational and strategic plans for the service and assist its development. Ensure the implementation of professional and Trust wide clinical policies. MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES: To assist and support the Community Team Lead in the establishment of an efficient working environment, making the most effective and efficient use of staff, supplies and services. To utilise all available resources to the maximum benefit of the service, being aware of resource implications specific to the service. Ensure that agreed Trust policies and procedures are followed. Assume responsibility for the management of both human and financial resources within the designated team in an effective manner. Report any maintenance requirements through the Trust processes. In consultation with senior management and members of the Eating Disorder Service to collect appropriate qualitative and quantitative data utilising audit tools as necessary. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: To keep up to date and participate in training programmes identified in a Personal Development Plan and KSF framework. To ensure selfknowledge of changes in health care, in particular the Patients Charter, Clinical Governance, National Service Framework for Mental Health and NICE Guidelines for Eating Disorders (DOH2004). Participate in formal appraisal system in accordance with Trust policy. Participate in special projects, research and surveys related to the clinical area as directed.