The closing date is 21st Sep 2025
Job summary
We are looking to expand our dynamic and compassionate CAMHS Eating Disorder Team. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality care for children and adolescents with eating disorders, offering a range of therapeutic services designed to support their recovery and overall well-being.
As part of our commitment to professional development, we are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Development Nurse (Band 5-6) to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment and gain experience in the specialist field of eating disorders within CAMHS.
As a Development Nurse within the Hampshire CAMHS Eating Disorder Team, you will be involved in the assessment, care planning, and delivery of care for children and young people with eating disorders. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, dietitians, and therapists, to provide evidence-based treatment and support for patients and their families.
This role offers the opportunity to develop your clinical skills in eating disorders while working within a nurturing and collaborative team. You will receive excellent supervision and professional development opportunities, with the potential for career progression to Band 6 and beyond.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
Provide comprehensive nursing care and assessments for children and adolescents with eating disorders.
Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Offer psychoeducation and support to patients and their families.
Monitor and evaluate the progress of patients, adjusting care plans as necessary.
Support patients with physical health monitoring, including weight, nutrition, and medical stability.
Engage in regular clinical supervision and professional development activities.
Contribute to safeguarding practices and ensure all patients needs are met within the scope of the service.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Job description
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult / Paediatric) appropriate to the job role.
Or Studying towards Nursing Degree
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
For help with your application, contact:
Lucy Fielder
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£ to £ Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-Time
Reference number
348-CFS-7700
Job locations
Avalon House
Chesil Street
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 0HU