Job overview

*** EXCITING NURSE ASSOCIATE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE EATING DISORDERS TEAM ***
Maternity Cover (12 Months Fixed Term).

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Specialist Eating Disorder Service.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, self-motivated and innovative individual to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team to deliver an efficient outpatient physical health monitoring clinical for patient experiencing Eating Disorders.  

The successful applicant will have met the required elements set out in the person specification and will be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical and communication skills. A degree of flexibility in approach is required along with a willingness to learn whilst working in an environment that can at times be challenging.

We can offer a rewarding job with training and the ability to contribute to a growing and developing service.

You will be based in our Eating Disorders Outpatient Department in Stafford. 

We are committed to continued professional development and therefore training and clinical supervision will be provided.

For further information contact Helen Parkin, Operational Manager on 01785 783120 or email: [email protected].

Main duties of the job

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To be fully competent in all aspects of venepuncture according to the Trust Venepuncture Policy taking responsibility in maintaining own competency levels through reassessment protocols and of any changes in practice.
• To carry out phlebotomy duties as agreed by the senior members of staff and to bring any problems to the attention of the line manager that may arise during their duty.
• To learn and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of blood test performed by the Eating Disorder Service and their appropriate bottles and containers.
• To label blood samples as directed in the Venepuncture Policy.
• To ensure samples are correctly packaged for transportation to the laboratory.
• To be fully conversant with the Eating Disorder Service Departmental Standard Operating procedures for physical health monitoring, ensuring that personal performance comply with these and may propose changes to Standing Operating Procedures.
• To liaise with all staff who utilise the service.
• Able to offer information to a wide range of patients and/or their representative which is appropriate to the level of understanding.
• To organise and prioritise own day to day work tasks, ensuring that all areas that are designated for the day are visited.
• Ensure that there are sufficient stocks to perform the daily workload, through making requests for various items in a timely manner..

Working for our organisation

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping  your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; 

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) 
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. 

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.  

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications