Job Summary
The post holder will work as a member of the Vincent Square Eating Disorders Inpatient multidisciplinary team that provides care and treatment to patients who are working on recovery from an eating disorder addressing patients’ physical and mental health needs. Patients engage in a full treatment programme and have supported meals as part of the daily structure.
Patients are admitted for inpatient admissions to the ward where care and treatment is provided 24 hours per day, working with the team to facilitate their recovery. The post holder will be expected to work closely with the wider service, including working across the different teams; day programme, inpatient ward and outpatients service.
The post holder is responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care/services to patients as part of an eating disorders inpatient team, working under the direct supervision of a registered member of staff.
The post holder will provide supportive care management to a caseload of patients, as allocated by the team manager or the nurse in charge. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out practical tasks, including physical monitoring, supported meals and facilitating groups, identified as part of the patient’s care plan.
The post holder will receive clinical supervision as appropriate and partake in reflective practice/training on a regular basis
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a member of the inpatient multidisciplinary team that provides care and treatment to patients who are admitted for treatment of their eating disorder.
The post holder will be expected to work closely with the wider service, including working across the different teams; day programme and outpatients service.
The post holder is responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care/services to patients as part of an eating disorders inpatient team, working under the direct supervision of a registered member of staff.
The post holder will provide supportive care management to a caseload of patients, as delegated by the team manager or registered practitioner. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out practical tasks, including physical monitoring, supported meals and facilitating groups, identified as part of the patient’s care plan. The post holder will receive clinical supervision as appropriate and partake in reflective practice/training on a regular basis.
About us
We’re passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.
Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.
We’re always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we’re hoping to find our future leaders and we’ll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.
With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more – whatever stage of your career you’re at, there’s always a place for you at CNWL.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake basic physical monitoring e.g., vital signs, blood sugar monitoring and venepuncture for service-users.
- Undertake a range of duties which involve direct patient care, including running of therapeutic groups and offering meal support, with supervision following competency assessment.
- Assist in the coordination of care delivery for a case load of service users, under the supervision of a registered professional, in close collaboration with the Directorate, psychiatric multidisciplinary team, service users and other community agencies.
- Work independently with clients, with regular supervision from qualified staff that supervise the caseload.
- Contribute to the monitoring of the physical environment ensuring that it is safe and conducive to the therapeutic work of the unit/community setting.
- Have informed knowledge and understanding in the psychological, social, physical and spiritual needs of all service users.
- Actively participate in the care and rehabilitation of service users as per the plan of care determined by registered practitioners.
- Maintain clear, timely and comprehensive written clinical records on all patients in accordance with Trust policies.
- Utilising IT skills and knowledge to access and input clinical information and data to the Trust Electronic System and Local Authority IT system.
- Using the Care Programme Approach assess service users health and social care needs.
- Contribute towards the delivery of care using the recovery approach to provide therapeutic interventions under supervision by means of assessment and ongoing treatment in various settings. Design care plans in line with risk assessment and psychosocial needs.
- Utilise designated recovery tool with outcomes focusing on collaborative care planning, ensuring personalised goals are identified and clients are assisted in building skills and resources to support them into meaningful and sustainable occupations.
- To be familiar with factors that cause mental illness and preferred treatment methods.
- Support the assessment and management of patient care needs through initial data collection, monitoring of patients progress, feedback, discussion, and reports and in reviews with the clinical team.
- Assist in the physical health care assessment of service users and report any changes in service users physical health to the registered practitioner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent OR Significant working experience in a mental health setting
Desirable
- Degree qualification in relevant area
- Education in relevant areas healthcare, eating disorders, other MH conditions, treatment approaches
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health problems such as eating disorders, anxiety, depression and personality disorders
- Knowledge of the roles within the MDT
- Knowledge of basic physical health monitoring and required interventions
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with other mental health problems and/or other disabilities
- Awareness of treatment outcomes, recovery tools, care planning, assessment of risk.
- Awareness of the Mental Health Act 1983 amended 2007 in particular Part 3 of the Act and other legislations such as Safe Guiding Children, Adults, DOLS, Mental Capacity Act 2005
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage a caseload of patients with diverse and complex needs.
- Able to use basic diagnostic machinery i.e., vital sings machine, blood glucose monitor, for physical health monitoring and interventions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong self-management skills and effective team working
Desirable
- Able to work under pressure while remaining calm and maintaining quality of care.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain boundaries and form positive therapeutic relationship with service users and carers.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with people from all disciplines
- An ability to interact with people with mental health problems and disabilities
Desirable
- Committed to equal opportunities.
- Dynamic, with the ability to influence.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 28 November 2024
