Clinical Nurse Specialist - Community Team
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Ionawr 2026 |
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| 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: | 05 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SW10 9NG |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9333-26-0087 |
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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.