Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Job summary
We are looking
for a dynamic and enthusiastic registered nurse or mental health nurse to work
in the Community Eating Disorder Service (CEDS). This role will predominately be
in our physical health team but there is also the opportunity to undertake other
areas of work in the main team alongside this.
CEDS is an
established multidisciplinary team which provides a service to individuals with a moderate
to severe Eating Disorders.
The successful
candidates will undertake the physical health aspects of the individuals care
in accordance with their care plan. There is also the opportunity to undertake
assessments and support therapeutic interventions within the wider team. The
post holder will need to be prepared to travel clinics in Exeter, Torbay and
North Devon.
Experience in undertaking
physical health tests/observation and or mental health is desirable but not essential, full training
will be provided. An interest in the treatment and management of eating disorders is essential.
We are looking
for a clinician with excellent communication skills who enjoys working as part of a
multi-disciplinary team. We need someone who is able to be flexible and deal
with situations that can be unpredictable whilst remaining calm and patient
focused.
Current CEDS team members includes speciality Doctors, GPS,
Psychological Therapists, Specialist Mental Health Practitioners, Dietitians,
Peer Support Worker, Physical Health Clinicians and Administrators.
Main duties of the job
- To work closely with other multi-disciplinary team members in the assessment of clients needs and provision of treatment to individuals with a diagnosis of an Eating Disorder.
- To provide individual psychoeducation to patients and their family/carers especially in relation to the physical health complications associated with an eating disorder
- To ensure that clinical and professional standards are maintained.
- To assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate individual care plans & risk assessments
- To undertake physical health assessments including observations i.e. blood pressure, weigh checks, Pulse, ECGs and take bloods.
- Facilitation, promotion and supervision of education and audit.
- To promote and improve quality of service provided.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification and professional registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- MSc or BSc in Advanced Professional Practice or Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Prescriber qualification
- Qualification / training in medical monitoring / investigation interpretation, e.g. blood results, ECG
- Recognised management training and qualification or willingness to work toward it
- Training to Level 4 in Safeguarding children, young people and adults: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
Experience
Essential
- At least Two years post registration, with at least 2 years experience working as a qualified Nurse Practitioner
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work flexibly across service boundaries and with professionals from health care settings such as GPs, District General Hospitals
- To effectively manage own caseload and work flexibly to support service needs
- Basic knowledge of eating disorders and their potential impact on physical health
- Ability to identify, safeguarding issues and refer appropriately
- Ability to liaise & offer specialised consultation & advice to other agencies
- I.T skills
- Risk Assessment and Management
Desirable
- Clinical supervision and mentoring experience
- Experience of managing other staff
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 & 2005, Codes of Practice, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberties
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Standard Computer skills e.g. use of Electronic Patient Record and Office packages
- Mobility to travel across Devon to different Acute Trusts or GP surgeries as needed
- Manual dexterity required to take blood samples, blood pressure, pulse, weight checks etc
- High level communication skills including presentation and facilitation skills; consultation and engagement skills.
- An ability to adjust communication effectively to meet the needs of a diverse group including internal and external stakeholders.
- Good organisational and interpersonal skills, tact and sensitivity. Ability to gain trust.
- Ability to influence significant changes in service delivery through motivation and encouragement which may be highly complex and sensitive and include some barriers to understanding.
- Confidence to deliver sometimes contentious and difficult messages to a broad range of stake holders
- Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
- Ability to manage risk and undertake risk assessments.
- Ability to analyse complex information, from both physical and mental health, and interpret to facilitate a management plan
- Ability to produce effective care plans
- Flexible approach and ability to work independently and on own initiative as well as part of a team
- Highly developed organisational skills
- Adaptable to change with an ability to promote change in others
Closing Date: 20 October 2026
To apply for this job please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk.