NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
The post holder will provide a psychological care and treatment for individuals with complex mental, physical and social care needs who present with an eating disorder. Treatment may involve individual/group therapy, intensive home treatment/care or a period working in in-patient care. The Adult Eating Disorder Service aims to provide an alternative to hospital admission where possible. However, on occasion in-patient treatment will be required. The post holder will remain closely involved in patients care during admission to partnership beds.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team within the context of a regional wide service, the post holder will have responsibility for the assessment of patient care needs and the development and evaluation of programmes of care. They will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care in partnership with patients, carers and other professionals in line with agreed standards, clinical polices and without direct supervision, for those patients who have been diagnosed with an eating disorder. The post-holder is responsible for the clinical leadership of more junior members of the team, prioritising workload and utilising resources appropriately to ensure service user needs are met. They will be accountable to the Team Lead for the management of their workload and the delegated functions to other team members ensuring that the right level of competency of their team members is matched to duties being undertaken. The post holder would be expected to make these judgements relating to more junior members of the team through regular appraisal, clinical supervision and support including caseload management systems.The post-holder will practice within legal and ethical frameworks according to appropriate codes of professional conduct, mental health legislation and contractual obligations. The post-holder will be expected to interface between the Community Mental Health Team, In-Patient services and other Mental Health Network services and agencies throughout Greater Glasgow and Clyde as required. The post holder will be expected to have knowledge and experience of working with people who have been diagnosed with an eating disorder, and competent to support their physiological and psychological needs as they arise.
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
* An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to fill the post of a Specialist Eating Disorder Nurse within the GGC Adult Eating Disorder Community Team
* The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00
Key Responsibilities
* Assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of care
* Ensuring referrals are recorded and actioned within timescales set out in operational standards. The post holder will be a resource for referrers advising on criteria for referral to the team
* The management of their own workload
* Identifying and responding to the health promotion needs of patients
* Establishing and participating in systems of practice support and caseload supervision for junior staff
* Liaising with professional and voluntary agencies to provide specialist mental health advice, arranging and contributing to multidisciplinary/agency meetings and case conferences
* Initiating and developing new ideas to improve patient care/service delivery
* Have a sound knowledge of mental health legislation and act as an advocate and information resource for individuals and carers
* Physical health monitoring including venepuncture.
* Identifying and responding to the needs of individuals, which maybe related to gender, health, domestic abuse, child protection issues and has a responsibility to act on concerns
* Ensuring the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive written and electronic records
* Providing written reports for the service as required
* Involvement in the ongoing evaluation and review of service
* Ongoing audit of patient/carer satisfaction with the service
* Ensuring a meaningful learning experience for students, supporting and mentoring students and meeting defined standards for clinical practice placements.
* More responsibilities can be found within the attached job description
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
* Registered Mental Health Nurse level 1 NMC registration
* Educated to minimum degree level or equivalent experience
* Completion of an evidencebased psychological therapies / psychological approaches to care programme
* Completion of frontline leadership / management programme
* Actively working towards or above postgraduate level or equivalent
* Specialist knowledge and application of mental health nursing care for people with complex or unstable care needs
* Postregistration experience of working with clients who have had an eating disorder
* Experience of group interventions
* Specialist knowledge and application of risk assessment and risk management factors impacting on mental health, mental illness, wellness and recovery for people with complex or unstable care needs
* Evidence of active and ongoing CPD
* Evidence of line management supervision, clinical supervision and care coordination of senior staff
* Specialist knowledge of rights, valuesbased practice and legislative frameworks
* CMHN Career Development Framework evidence of pillars of practice at Level 7 Advanced Practice (equivalent): Clinical practice safe, effective, personcentred care Facilitation of learning Leadership applied Research and development
* Evidence of using digital technology, information systems, email and basic applications
* Experience of working in a community environment
* Demonstrable enhanced communication and interpersonal skills
* Demonstrable lead service improvement and/or practice development role at local/service level
* Ability to manage nursing team workload and competing service priorities
* Ability to motivate, support and lead the nursing team
* Ability to role model, influence and share advanced or specialist knowledge and skills to support positive therapeutic relationships with families, carers and significant others
* Ability to undertake multiple clinical contacts in a home or neartohome environment daily, which may involve driving
What We Offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
* Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
* Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
* Enhanced pay for working public holidays
* NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
* Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Nurse Team Lead, Kirsty-Ann Burns, Kirsty-,
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of
work-life balance
and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as
"various"
, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community
. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the
Armed Forces Covenant,
NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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