A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
Our friendly and growing team is ready to welcome a new team member who shares our passion for improving access and the quality of care for people with eating disorders.
We are looking for a dynamic, creative, highly motivated, and enthusiastic individual with a demonstrable interest in working with clients suffering from eating disorders. You will receive regular professional and management supervision and will be supported to develop skills in this specialist area. Initially, you will work closely with a more experienced staff member to develop skills and gain confidence if eating disorders are new to you.
You will join a rapidly developing service offering excellent learning and development opportunities. As part of a growing multidisciplinary team, you will provide community and, where appropriate, day care treatment to patients with Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. You will also support the rollout of the early intervention pathway within the service and our new medical monitoring pathway.
Responsibilities include:
1. Inform the Ward Sister/Ward Charge Nurse of all breaches of nursing professional conduct, as required by the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
2. Have a sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act 1983, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, Access to Information Act 1991, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and CPA.
3. Ensure the learning environment for nurses in training is appropriate and compliant with all NMC regulations, in collaboration with Anglia Ruskin University and the University of Essex.
4. Ensure clinical practice is evidence-based and participate in research and audit.
5. Complete documentation fully following any complaints, accidents, or serious incidents, in line with Trust policies.
EPUT values of Care, Learn, and Empower guide us. In return, we offer benefits such as:
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS staff discounts
* Excellent training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* Opportunities to work bank shifts and expand experience
* Salary Sacrifice schemes, including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
We support and encourage flexible working; you are invited to discuss options with the recruiting manager. You can apply for flexible working from day one.
Join our Staff Bank to access additional shift opportunities. Our staff bank is managed by the trust to ensure safe and effective care at all times. All permanent staff are enrolled automatically, with no obligation to work extra shifts.
For a detailed list of responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
*Previous experience in an eating disorders service is desirable but not necessary, as training is available to support your development.*
If you have questions, please contact Dr. Rob McCarney, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Head of EPUT Eating Disorders Service.
This advert closes on Wednesday 28 May 2025.
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