Job Description

Community Adult Eating Disorder Service (CAEDS)An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Practitioner within the Community Adult Eating Disorder Service.We are keen to meet applicants with experience and an interest in supporting service users with eating disorders and can contribute to the evolving needs of the service, and the teams aspirations for future development.The role will involve working in the community providing evidenced based treatment and managing complex psychological and physical risk through psychoeducation, monitoring and robust care and risk management planning. The successful candidate will be provided with training, supervision, and guidance to help expand their skills and knowledge.The post holder will be expected to provide care co-ordination and treatment for service users with a primary diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa, or Severe medically complicated Bulimia Nervosa. At times this will involve joint working with CTT's so that service users can also access support for other mental health conditions, as well as their eating disorder.CAEDS is part of a series of wider pathway developments aimed at improving overall care for service users and carers. Community Practitioners can expect to interface with other services both within and outside of CNTW.For further information, please contact Angela Shields, Team Manager atAngela.Shields@cntw.nhs.uk or Julie Robertson, Clinical Lead at Julie.Robertson@cntw.nhs.ukMain duties of the jobThe role will involve working in the community providing evidenced based treatment and managing complex psychological and physical risk through psychoeducation, monitoring and robust care and risk management planning. The successful candidate will be provided with training, supervision, and guidance to help expand their skills and knowledge.The post holder will be expected to provide care co-ordination and treatment for service users with a primary diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa, or Severe medically complicated Bulimia Nervosa. At times this will involve joint working with CTT's so that service users can also access support for other mental health conditions, as well as their eating disorder.The post holder will be expected to contribute regularly to the duty system managing queries and referrals to the team. There will be an expectation to provide scaffolding advice and training to other professionals outside of CAEDS who are also supporting people with eating difficulties. The post holder will be expected to provide ongoing support and advise to trainees and students of varying disciplines.The evidenced based treatments currently offered are predominately MANTRA and Specialist Structured Clinical Management (SSCM) if the successful candidate has not had this training, these opportunities are regularly offered to the team.About usWe aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.Date posted03 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salaryxc2xa337,338 to xc2xa344,962 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number263-SCG25-059-ABJob locationsSt Nicholas HospitalGosforthNE3 3XTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details.Advertising date : 3rd April 2025Closing date : 17th April 2025We welcome your application. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details.Advertising date : 3rd April 2025Closing date : 17th April 2025We welcome your application.Person SpecificationEducation and qualificationEssential

• Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
• Mentor Training.
• Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
• Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.

Desirable

• Practice assessor/supervisor trained

Knowledge and ExperienceEssential

• 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.

Desirable

• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.

Skills and CompetenciesEssential

• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
• Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use electronic recording and relevant IT equipment.

Role/Team specificEssential

• Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post.

Person SpecificationEducation and qualificationEssential

• Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
• Mentor Training.
• Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
• Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.

Desirable

• Practice assessor/supervisor trained

Knowledge and ExperienceEssential

• 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.

Desirable

• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.

Skills and CompetenciesEssential

• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
• Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use electronic recording and relevant IT equipment.

Role/Team specificEssential

• Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post.

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