Job summary
- Main area
- Eating Disorders
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 15 months (Until November 2025)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 152-M195.24
- Employer
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wareham Hospital
- Town
- Wareham
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 p.a.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Enhanced Practitioner in Eating Disorders
Band 7
Job overview
We are looking to recruit Enhanced Practitioner in Eating Disorders for our new Under 18 Eating Disorder Day Service. This would initially be for a fixed period of until November 2025, while this new service is piloted, but there may be an opportunity for a permanent position at the end of this period if the project delivers the anticipated benefits.
This unique service will provide intensive therapy for young people under 18 with a diagnosed eating disorder, with the aim of preventing an admission to hospital because of their condition. The service will utilise an innovative combination of attendance at multi-family group therapy sessions with home visits from our Closer2Home team to help put the learning into practice.
This post provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic individual with excellent clinical skills and an enhanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge about eating disorders to join our team and be part of this ground-breaking pilot.
Full time or Part time hours would be considered for this role.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be desirable, although is not essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality person centred care which always considers people’s safety, privacy and dignity using enhanced clinical knowledge that is evidence based.
To undertake independent assessment and management of service users with an eating disorder making complex clinical decisions regarding service user management and clinical outcomes.
To provide enhanced clinical advice, leadership and support ensuring the needs of the service are met by exercising and demonstrating high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis and advanced decision making skills.
To manage change, to monitor and improve standards through supervision, evidence based practice, clinical audit, research and education. To promote and demonstrate best practice by integrating evidence into practice
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact [email protected] to access the support.
Person specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential criteria
- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by minimum PG dip (120 credits) at level 7 or working towards a relevant subject, or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
- Demonstrable knowledge of legislation relevant to area of clinical practice
- Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio
- Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
Job specific experience
Essential criteria
- Experience at Registered Practitioner Band 6 level
- Able to demonstrate specialist expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD in relation to clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation.
- Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing specialist advice
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
- Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required.
Information Technology
Essential criteria
- Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Andrea Latham
- Job title
- Systemic Therapist
- Telephone number
- 01929 507190
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