CYP Clinical Lead - Integrated Eating Disorder Service

Overview

Are you aspiring to lead and wanting a new challenge? If so, then you need to talk to us! We are recruiting enthusiastic Clinical Leads to join the Integrated Eating Disorder Unit. Our Clinical Leads work inclusively within our multi-disciplinary team to achieve the best patient outcomes, support quality improvement standards and support the education and well-being of our diverse nursing team.

You will represent high quality nursing care and demonstrate an understanding and application of the 6 Cs in practice:
Care;
Compassion;
Competence;
Communication;
Courage and Commitment.

The posts will be part of the CYP Integrated Eating Disorder Unit within Ancora House, part of the Tier 4 CHEDS Eating Disorder Service. CHEDS is a regional outpatient service offering evidence-based treatment approaches to 13–18-year-olds and their families/carers. The service provides Tier 4 gatekeeping for young people with eating disorders requiring inpatient admission across Cheshire and Merseyside.

• Provide high quality nursing care and contribute to quality improvement within a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver practical meal support, high-level physical health observations under MEED, medication management, care planning and risk assessments, and therapeutic interventions.
• Support the delivery of responsive, evidence-based, recovery-focused care to service users.
• Participate in staffing across a 24-hour rota, including night shifts; flexible and part-time working requests will be considered.
• Engage with young people with eating disorders and their families, delivering specialist assessments and evidence-based interventions.

• Skilled and experienced clinical lead with an interest in working with young people with eating disorders and their families.
• Relevant training and experience in the field.
• Current RMN (Band 5 or
  6) with readiness to undertake the next step in role development.
• Ability to work within CHEDS/Ancora and a multi-disciplinary team to deliver care.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million, with services across Wirral, Cheshire, and additional sites. CWP employs around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and is rated Outstanding for Caring and Good overall by the Care Quality Commission. CWP is a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware, and an Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award holder, committed to inclusive recruitment and valuing diverse experiences.

All new starters commence on one fixed start date each month in line with the Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme, which includes up to 3 weeks of training. Applications from those with caring or life experiences are welcome, and the Trust uses a values-based approach in interview processes. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you may be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

DBS checks require payment by applicants with an option to join the DBS Update Service for an annual fee of £16. DBS costs are deducted from salary after appointment.

Please download the job description from the documents section for full details of the main responsibilities. The recruitment process is based on competence and the Trust values; provide examples from work or life experiences to demonstrate these values in action. If you need guidance, contact the recruitment team at the provided contact details. Applications are encouraged early as vacancies may close before the advertised date.