Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting challenge that is hugely rewarding?



We're looking for like-minded people to join us and help provide top quality care to those who need it.



An opportunity has arisen for Band 6 Eating Disorder Practitioner Nurse to join the SEDS Service. We are a passionate multidisciplinary team delivering NICE recommended treatments and aiming to provide the best possible care to adults living with eating disorders.



Previous experience of working in an eating disorder service is desirable but not necessary, as we offer considerable in-house and external training opportunities. The post will be supervised by a senior member of the team. There will be extensive opportunities for being involved in research/service development and nurturing special interests.



Covering the whole of Sussex, SEDS provides specialist eating disorder services across a large geographical area. With the introduction of remote working, there is scope, where possible, to tailor your working pattern/location to the needs of both the service and you. Currently we are keen to recruit from across Sussex.

Key responsibilities of the role:

The post holder will provide specialist eating disorder assessment and interventions including delivering evidenced based treatment to adults with eating disorders in an outpatient setting.

To be responsible for own clinical caseload and work autonomously

To monitor and report on progress of out-of-area placements and ensure robust follow-up care is place for preparation for service users return to local services.

To provide specialist advice and consultation to internal and external colleagues

You will provide NICE recommended therapy for eating disorders

To monitor and promote the health of patients with eating disorders.

To provide supervision to junior members of the team.



We are committed to supporting staff well-being. We have close links with the local universities and support the training schemes, providing high quality student placements.



The trust is committed to strong integrated, collaborative leadership between managers and clinicians.

Your benefits:

Access to full psychological support, via our internal wellbeing team Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development Access to a host of discount schemes

Excellent NHS Pension



Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays)

REQUIREMENTS

Successful applications will be required to have:

A degree/ diploma in Nursing



Current registration relevant to professional body



Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties.



Ability to travel across sites (use of car desirable).



See attached and Person Specification for full details.



We are looking for a passionate and dedicated team member. We would welcome informal visits or a phone conversation about the service/post.



Please contact Jo Shephard SEDS Nurse Consultant on 0300 304 0090.