Overview
Contract Type: 0
Salary: £32,602 – £48,778 Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata
Partner Org: Surrey and Borders Foundation Trust Partnership
Job overview
Adult Eating Disorders Service – Exciting New Opportunity with Investment in Growth
We are a dynamic and growing organisation committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals facing eating disorders. With new investment fuelling our expansion, we are excited to offer an incredible opportunity for professionals passionate about eating disorder recovery. As we expand our services and enhance our treatment programs, we are seeking skilled and dedicated individuals to join our team.
The Role:
As an Adult Eating Disorder Specialist, you will be part of a supportive and innovative environment, working with individuals affected by eating disorders. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing high-quality care to adults on their recovery journey. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, providing assessments, tailored treatment plans, and therapeutic support to our clients.
Main duties of the job
· To discharge professional responsibilities under the Mental Health Act (1983) and revised subsequent act Mental Capacity Act (2005) and the NMC Professional Code of Conduct
· Carry own caseload and undertake holistic assessments including risk of the client’s needs, either individually or in identified complex cases jointly with another member of the outpatient team. Provide comprehensive risk assessment.
· Work collaboratively with, and liaise with any associated agencies i.e. Social Care, Specialist Eating General Hospital, CMHRS etc and other appropriate agencies/professionals/carer to ensure best outcome for the client.
· Act as a Care Coordinator for agreed case load to ensure each person has a defined care plan to meet their needs care is delivered in line with Trust policies.
· Regularly attend MDT meetings and other agency meetings as required.
· Work independently and co-work with other members of the team.
· Take responsibility for maintaining accurate and timely records of all work undertaken in accordance with Trust policies and legal requirements.
· Participate in research/audit/reviews and other initiatives in accordance with clinical governance to promote an evidence-based practice.
Working for our organisation
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details, please see the of the jobs description and main responsibilities of the band 5 and the band 6 roles.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registration as RN3 or RNMH
Experience
Essential criteria
- Band 5 –Experience working with people with mental health (this can be pre-qualification) and definite knowledge of eating disorders
- Band 6 – Post qualification experience of working with adults with moderate to severe eating disorder difficulties in outpatients, day care or a community
Desirable criteria
- Experience of supporting students on placement
- Knowledge of Child Protection and Adult Protection
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good time management skills
We are seeking to enrich the diversity of our Trust to better reflect demographic needs of the populations we serve and to enhance the skills of our workforce. We actively encourage applicants with underrepresented personal characteristics to apply for this role if you match the job description. Please note that you are not restricted from applying for this role if you do not identify with these characteristics and all applicants will be considered fairly against the job description.
As a flexible working and friendly organisation, we want to ensure that you can work in a way that is best for us, our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or any other flexible working patterns.
Gender Pay Gap Action
Women in our Trust are under-represented in some senior grades. We are therefore encouraging women to apply for posts at 8A and above.
Sponsorship
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
