Job vacancy: Clinical Nurse Specialist (RMN) - CYP Eating Disorders Day Programme, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, London

Job summary

Main area: Clinical Nurse Specialist (RMN)
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 333-G-ED-0363

Employer: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Verney House
Town: London
Salary: £42,471 - £50,364 per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/05/2024 23:59

Clinical Nurse Specialist (RMN) - CYP Eating Disorders Day Programme

NHS AfC: Band 6

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To liaise with the Multidisciplinary Team to facilitate the smooth transition for patients to the service
To take a lead role in the nursing assessment of all referrals
To collaborate closely on clinical and managerial matters with service leads for the day Programme
To provide keywork to the young person and family using the approach of Family Based Treatment.
To act as care co-ordinator for day patients
To ensure that all day patients have a nursing care plan that is regularly reviewed in collaboration with the patient
To act as group facilitator/co-facilitator as required, including supervision of meals in dining room, as well as inpatient and day patient groups
To take a lead nursing role in day patient and team review meetings
To ensure that planning of care occurs within the framework of CPA, that relevant local and national guidelines are adhered to
To liaise and work with the families and/or carers of patients. To provide individualised family work in conjunction with the family therapist
To develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users and their families/carers
To provide supervision, and conduct appraisals
To undertake risk assessment and risk management of individual patients and their families
To liaise and work with the families and/or carers of patients. To provide individualised family work in conjunction with the family therapist

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RMN
• Current NMC registration
• Mentorship Training

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of regular updating in nursing clinical practice since qualification
• Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) Training
• Degree or Post Graduate qualification relevant to the post

Previous Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant post registration experience
• Evidence of skills & experience transferable to Eating Disorders
• Experience of working in mental health in-patient or community including mental health assessment and risk assessment
• Experience of completing a nursing assessment and formulating a safe care plan
• Experience of managing a case load of patients and care co ordination within a ward or community setting
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of supervising staff or working with student nurses
• Experience of managing incidents and complaints

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a CAMHS or ED ward or community setting
•Experience of completing a specialist assessment for patients with eating disorders
• Developing a specialist area on behalf of the Service/ or local team
• Experience of working in a day programme
• Use of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e. 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work

Other

Essential criteria

• The postholder must have the ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Able to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person
• Excellent Risk assessment and general Mental Health Assessments skills
• Experience and skills in Nursing assessment and treatment plan
• Trained or willing to be trained in venepuncture and physical care skills
• To foster good working relationships across a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of boundary issues in mental health
• Ability to work independently and to manage stressful workload and use time effectively
• Ability to utilize reflective practice in supervision
• To liaise effectively with other agencies, both statutory and non-statutory
• Understanding of family/ carer issues
• Excellent record keeping and report writing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of an MDT
• Positive attitude and act on feedback
• Prioritise workload and good time management
• Must be proficient in computer skills to manage computerized patients records; MS teams; MS Office including email

Desirable criteria

Knowledge and skills in Eating Disorders Treatment

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. See attached Staff Reward and Wellbeing Handbook detailing our benefits, discounts and wellbeing initiatives for staff.

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.

If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Bronze

Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Camilla Finch

Job title

Service Manager Eating Disorders

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

0207 685 6218

Additional information

Please do kindly make contact and ask to speak to the service manager or team manager about this role.

There is also a video of the Arc unit attached to give you more of an insight.

If you have problems applying, contact

Address: Argo House 180 Kilburn Park Road
London
NW6 5FA
Telephone: 02076852922

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