B6 Specialist Eating Disorder Daycare Nurse

We are seeking a dynamic Mental Health Nurse to join our Adult Eating Disorders Day Care Service. The role will be based at our main service hub at the Farnham Road Hospital in Guildford.

The post holder will be joining well-established outpatient and day care facilities for working-age adults with moderate to severe eating disorders.

The successful applicant will become an integral member of the Adult Eating Disorders Day Care team and will provide specialist intensive treatment to adults (18 years +) with moderate to severe eating disorders and co-existing mental health needs.

Independently and comprehensively assess clients referred to Day Care, care plan, monitor physical and mental health risks in conjunction with the MDT, evaluate and plan discharge.

To provide holistic support to clients through individual ‘key working’ sessions.

Lead on meal time supervision and support.

Deputise for the Day Care manager when necessary and lead on shift coordination.

Be responsible for carrying out a range of therapeutic interventions with the client in concordance with NICE guidelines, either individually or in a group setting.

To be able to liaise, advise and offer support to other associated mental health agencies regarding Eating Disorder matters.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Betsy Clark Job title: Service Manager Email address: betsy.clark@sabp.nhs.uk