CYP Staff Nurse - Integrated Eating Disorder Service in Chester

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated Band 5 mental health nurse with a specialist interest in working with young people with eating disorders. This position will be based on Sapphire Ward at Ancora House, a 4-bedded ward with a Sapphire Day Service attached. The ward is a newly opened unit that supports young people aged 13-18 years who require inpatient treatment across Cheshire and Merseyside. It is part of the Tier 4 Specialist Eating Disorder Service, offering intensive inpatient, outpatient and day service provision.

The post holder will develop and promote a therapeutic relationship with service users and will be key in the day-to-day running of the service and coordination within the multidisciplinary team. It will involve days, nights and weekend shift patterns.

Main duties of the job

The main duties include supporting and promoting the maintenance of a team concept, working within a multidisciplinary framework, using specific skills and expertise in a professional manner which places the patient at the centre of all negotiations and enhances/develops professionals’ working practices. Specific responsibilities expect a combination of practical meal support, physical health reviews, risk assessment and delivery of specialist interventions.

Please see the attached Job Description for the full list of duties. The vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applicants.

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire. CWP employs around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and has services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport. CWP is rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and to developing a culture that values differences. All new starters commence in post on a fixed start date each month, in line with the Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme. P2C offers up to 3 weeks of training to support staff to meet the induction and initial training requirements of the role.

Job responsibilities

The responsibilities are outlined in the full job description. As part of recruitment, CWP assesses competence, values and how applicants demonstrate the Trust’s values. Applicants are encouraged to review the Trust’s values, provide examples of related behaviour and follow guidelines for the application process. Guidance and support for completing applications can be obtained via the CWP website or by contacting the recruitment team at cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or 01244 393100.

If you meet the Equality Act 2010 definition of disability and meet essential criteria for the position, please indicate YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Applicants with special support needs can request consideration during the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to eligible armed forces community applicants and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Applicants will be required to pay for a DBS check; costs will be deducted from the salary after appointment. The DBS Update Service is available with a small annual fee of £16. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the stated pay scale. Applicants are advised to apply early as the vacancy may be closed before the advertised date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• RMN / RNLD

Knowledge and Expertise

• Excellent communicator verbally and written work.
• Well-developed, research-based knowledge and practical nursing skills.
• Understanding of basic management principles, as the post may involve taking charge of the service occasionally.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• A positive approach towards use of information technology.

Experience

• 1st level mental health trained nurse, with up-to-date knowledge of current mental health legislation.
• Experience of working with adults with a Learning Disability.
• Experience of carrying out clinical supervision.
• Experience of working in a Mental Health setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata for part time.