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Job summary

Main area
Mental Health
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
354-AC-21215
Employer
Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Brighton General Hospital
Town
Brighton
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/11/2025 23:59

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Eating Disorder Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 6

Come and join us

We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.

So what can we offer you in return?

We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.

You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.

As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.

If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.

Job overview

Are you looking for an exciting challenge that is hugely rewarding?

We pride ourselves  as being a team that is upbeat, dynamic and compassionate. 

 We're looking for like-minded people to join us and help provide top quality care to those who need it.

 An opportunity has arisen for Band 6 Eating Disorder Practitioner Nurse to join the SEDS Service. We are a passionate multidisciplinary team delivering NICE recommended treatments and aiming to provide the best possible care to adults living with eating disorders.

 Previous experience of working in an eating disorder service is desirable but not necessary, as we offer considerable in-house and external training opportunities. The post will be supervised by a senior member of the team. There will be extensive opportunities for being involved in research/service development and nurturing special interests.

 

Covering the whole of Sussex, SEDS provides specialist eating disorder services across a large geographical area.  With the introduction of remote working, there is scope, where possible, to tailor your working pattern/location to the needs of both the service and you. Currently we are keen to recruit from across Sussex.

 

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities of the role:

  • The post holder will provide specialist eating disorder assessment and interventions including delivering evidenced based treatment to adults with eating disorders in an outpatient setting.
  • To be responsible for own clinical caseload and work autonomously
  • To monitor and report on progress of out-of-area placements and ensure robust follow-up care is in place for preparation for service users returning to local services.
  • To provide specialist advice and consultation to internal and external colleagues
  • You will provide NICE recommended therapy for eating disorders
  • To monitor and promote the health of patients with eating disorders.
  • To provide supervision to junior members of the team.
  • To contribute to discussion on care planning and risk assessment as part of the multi disciplinary team.
  • To build understanding of physical health associated with eating disorders, liaise and consult as appropriate within the wider multi disciplinary team.
  • Build sound relationships with neighbouring services and professionals.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to supporting staff well-being. We have close links with the local universities and support the training schemes, providing high quality student placements.

 

The trust is committed to strong integrated, collaborative leadership between managers and clinicians. 

 

Your benefits:

·       Access to full psychological support, via our internal wellbeing team

·       Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development

·       Access to a host of discount schemes

·       A position within a trust rated as ‘Outstanding’ for caring and ‘Good’ overall by the CQC

·       Excellent NHS Pension

·       Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays)

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached detailed job description and job specification.

Main duties and expectations;

You will provide specialist assessment and intervention to adults with eating disorders. 

You will need to effectively communicate and document your formulations, care planning and risk assessments to ensure professional and quality care.

You will be part of a team player, contributing to a multi disciplinary team at all stages of care.

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Core Mental Health Qualification in Nursing
  • Up to date Registration
  • Post Basic Courses / relevant Study Days
  • Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
  • Post Registration Study to master level in a relevant field or equivalent experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jo Shephard
Job title
Nurse Consultant
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07979 620466
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