We have a full time fixed term vacancy for an experienced Eating Disorder Nurse to join our team as a Clinical Lead.

This is a great opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and abilities, whilst continually improving services and providing hands on care to young people. Pebble Lodge

Pebble Lodge Hospital is a purpose built, 10 bed, general adolescent unit for young people aged between 13 and 18 years, who are experiencing acute and severe mental health problems. Pebble Lodge Hospital also provides an education and day programme service for these young people. Pebble Lodge Hospital is rated as outstanding by CQC. Pebble Lodge is developing an Eating Disorder pathway, and this role will be key in developing and leading that pathway.

In addition, staff are entitled to a series of employee benefits, including flexible working, NHS Pension, car lease schemes and exclusive discounts on a wide range of products and services, from household appliances to holidays.

This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

Main duties of the job

The multi-disciplinary team onPebble are friendly, knowledgeable and have wide ranging skills to

• Treat informalyoung peopleand thosedetained under the Mental Health Act using positive engagement, talking therapies and medicines.
• Place theyoung peoplefront and centre in their recovery journey.
• Engage creatively with young peopleto involve and empower them to co-produce theirindividual care plans, together with their families.
• Prioritise both mental and physical health wellness.
• Helpyoung people be apart of the community, charities, get active, eat well and be apart of their own wellbeing.
• Promote freedom of choice by maximising independence and least restrictive practice, in a safe and therapeutic environment.

Being a University Trust, we promote learning & development and all staff are encouraged and supported throughout their career to grow and develop. We provide in depth initial and on-going inductions, mandatory/personal training programmes, plus clinical and management supervision.

Our staff have access to some of the leading research programmes in mental health and, whatever your role, there are opportunities to develop skills and clinical practice by being part of ground-breaking work.We also have an eye on the future - always looking out for the leaders of tomorrow.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
• Mentorship in Practice Qualification
• Experience as a band 5 for minimum of 2 years

Job Specific Experience

Essential

• Experience of receiving clinical supervision.
• Multi-disciplinary networking
• Devising, implementing and evaluating care plans.

Managerial / supervisory

Essential

• Experience in monitoring untrained staff and students
• Ability to supervise others' work.

Information Technology

Essential

• Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training

Desirable

• Experience of information systems.

Additional requirements

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
• A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory).
• Ability to meet contractual requirements and participate in 24 hour care

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pebble Lodge

Alumhurst Road

Bournemouth

BH4 8EP

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