Job Description

We are excited to go out to advert for a mental health nurse to join our countywide children & young people's eating disorder service. The role will sit primarily within our intensive support team, working with young people and families in their homes to prevent the need for eating disorder related hospital admissions. You would work alongside a team of support workers, eating disorder practitioners, paediatric nurses and therapists to deliver a high quality of care to young people. We are a friendly and welcoming team who support internal and external training as appropriate. The COAST-ED model has been presented at various conferences throughout the country and is a cutting edge new service with excellent outcomes.



Perceptee applicants are welcomed to apply, those graduating in June / July 2025



Being part of an MDT assessment clinic.



Delivering psychoeducation in home and hospital settings to young people and their families.



Assessing risk in line with MEED guidelines.



Conducting mental state examinations.



We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.



We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.



Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.



We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.



Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.



To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see 'supporting documents'.