Overview
CHEDS is a Tier 4 CAMHS Specialist Eating Disorder Service that offer intensive inpatient, outpatient and day patient provision. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated Band 5 mental health nurse with a specialist interest in working with young people with eating disorders who will be part of the new and exciting CHEDS Day Hospital team at Ancora House and will have a key role to play in assisting young people in their recovery. The post holder will be required to develop and promote a therapeutic relationship with service users and will be key in the day to day running of the service and coordination within the MDT. The Day Hospital runs from Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.
To support and promote the maintenance of a team concept, working within a multi-disciplinary framework using specific skills and expertise in a professional manner which will place the patient at the centre of all negotiations enhancing/developing the professionals working practices. The post offers the successful applicant the exciting opportunity to join this team in providing the highest quality of care for our service users. This includes (but is not limited to) practical meal support and therapeutic group delivery. The individual must be able to demonstrate an understanding and application of the 6 C\'s in practice, these being Care; Compassion; Competence; Communication; Courage and Commitment.
Please see Job Description for full details.
About Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP)
CWP provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
Equality and Inclusion
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Induction and Start Dates
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
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Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you\'ll find something to suit you at CWP.
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