Detailed job description and main responsibilities

· Manage a clinical caseload and be professionally accountable for the work undertaken in this role with Adult Eating Disorders Enhanced Treatment Team.

· Independently carry out assessment, care plan, risk formulation and care coordination for the patients on your caseload.

· Physical monitoring of people using the service including: weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, temperatures and blood glucose monitoring.

· Have excellent interpersonal skills.

· Be able to listen to others’ views, respect and value individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds.

 · As a senior registered nurse working in a community setting you will promote and deliver evidence-based care for people using the service with mental health conditions in their own homes and within a variety of accommodation settings.

· Supporting people who use the service within their homes, on NHS premises or virtually with one-to-one meal support and guidance.

· Responding to urgent situations or emergencies using protocols specific to the local community setting.

· Undertake risk formulations and co-create plans regarding crisis and contingency with people who use the service and their families/carers.

· To take appropriate and immediate action to keep people safe in a crisis or safeguarding situation, reporting back to a senior colleague in a timely manner.

· To work in partnership with people in other health and social care settings.

· To establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, other agencies, 3 people who use services and their families/carers.

· To promote positivity, a can-do attitude and to enhance the experience of team members and the people we serve.

· Support staff to provide a pro-active and responsive high-quality service, contributing to ongoing evaluation of the service across the All-Age Pathway, working closely with the tier 4 provider collaborative (AEDS T4 PC) and the Adult Eating Disorders core community services.

· Engaging in practice reflection through clinical supervision and reflective practice groups, and contributing to the delivery of clinical supervision to junior staff.

· Access, use and keep updated the information contained within the Trust’ Electronic Patient Record (EPR) systems.

· Facilitate appropriate and timely transfer/transition of care between services.

· Foster collaborative working relationships across the whole system.

· Communicate effectively through report writing and letters of correspondence.

· Communicate/liaise effectively with relevant agencies to promote an integrated programme of care.

· Understanding and implementing infection control measures in a community setting.

· To support the AED ETT Lead in developing and delivering training presentations.

· To act as a positive role model for junior staff by assisting and guiding them in their duties. To help junior staff prioritise and manage their caseloads appropriately.

· To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Safeguarding Children Policies, Procedures and legislation.

· To carry out professional responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983 and other relevant legislation.

· To participate in new staff induction.

· To lead in quality assurance activities as required.

· Provide cover in the absence of the Service Manager, when required.