Job Description

The closing date is 20th Jul 2025

Job summary

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Are you passionate about supporting young people with eating disorders?

We're excited to offer a unique opportunity to join the CAMHS Eating Disorder Service in Somerset. This role is based on the paediatric ward at Yeovil District Hospital, where you'll play a key part in supporting young people facing acute physical challenges. You'll also work closely with our dedicated community team, who provide specialist assessment and treatment for young people diagnosed with or presenting with an eating disorder.


In this role, you'll collaborate with young people, their families, and wider support networks, offering personalised care through evidence-based interventions, psychoeducation, and tailored support. Your work will be instrumental in helping young people on their recovery journey, making a tangible difference to their well-being.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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Providing nurse-led assessments and interventions within an acute paediatric ward and Paediatric Assessment Unit. Offering community-based support post-discharge to aid recovery and help prevent hospital admissions. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering a high standard of care to children and adolescents with eating disorders and their families. Providing clinical supervision and professional support to colleagues. Contributing to research, audits, and service development to enhance patient care. Delivering training, advice, and consultation to professionals across Somerset. Working autonomously, while collaborating closely with CAMHS and Paediatric services.

This is your chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people, contributing to their recovery journey and well-being within an acute hospital setting. If you're looking for a rewarding role that truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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Have the ability to analyse the functions of challenging behaviours in complex situations within the individuals varying environments, in order to make recommendations where appropriate to inform future interventions. Lead on formative assessments, analyse and formulate needs Provide high-quality clinical reports Take part in the on-going evaluation of the post and advice / consultation model of service delivery Participate in clinical or administrative audits as required

Please see for further information

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Registered Nurse (Mental Health) registered with the NMC.

Experience

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Essential

Extensive post qualification experience in Mental Health Services.

Additional Criteria

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Essential

Interest and enthusiasm for nursing young people with eating disorders.

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:

Sarah Moody


sarah.moody@somersetft.nhs.uk

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 7

Salary

46148.00 to 52809.00 Yearly

Contract

Fixed Term

Duration

12 Month(s)

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-GR-2844

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT