Staff Nurse – Adult Eating Disorder Service – Marlborough

Job title:

Staff Nurse – Adult Eating Disorder Service – Marlborough

Company

NHS

Job description

Are you an experienced Nurse who wouldrelish the opportunity to be part of specialist service where you will develop your knowledge and skills in the field of eating disorders?A nurse position has arisen at our thriving specialist adult eating disorder inpatient service in Marlborough, Wiltshire. Our team is committed to delivering safe and innovative care. We have a reputation for excellence, providing a stepped model of treatment tailored to individual patient needs working within the recovery framework.We are a multidisciplinary team with a dispersed leadership model ensuring that nursing is at the core of patient care. We offer a comprehensive supervision and preceptorship programme for trained nurses. There are opportunities to learn CBTe and DBT based skills, ensuring that nursing professional development is at the forefront of evidence based practice.You will have the opportunity to undertake training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-ED) as well as co-facilitating groups that you have an interest in, such as DBT or creative art. There will be regular support groups and teaching sessions on a wide range of topics to enhance your knowledge and experience.We also understand how important work life balance is and the difference that being part of an organisation that supports this makes to our staff.Please note previous applicants need not apply.Main duties of the jobIn this role, your main duties will include the following:

• Nurse in charge role on shift, ensuring the safe and effective running of the shift on an inpatient unit
• Primary and Secondary nurse role on care teams for patients, offering a key worker role and regular carer liaison
• Opportunity to participate in facilitating the therapeutic group programme
• Administering medication
• Supporting patients at snack and meal times each day
• Supporting and delivering Naso Gastric (NG) tube feeding (training provided)
• Phlebotomy (training provided)
• Supervisor role for support workers / students
• Working earlies, lates (or long day) and night shifts, on a 24 hours / 365 days inpatient service
• Liaising with professionals from community teams, other inpatient services including general hospital

About usOxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possibleOur vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:”Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”Our values are:”Caring, safe and excellent”At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted25 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum/pro-rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number267-OA7151505Job locationsSavernake Hospital, Cotswold House MarlboroughLondon RoadMarlboroughSN8 3HLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• RMN
• NMC Registered

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working in a mental health setting

Desirable

• Experience of working with individuals with an Eating Disorder

SkillsEssential

• Knowledge of Eating Disorder Treatments

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• RMN
• NMC Registered

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working in a mental health setting

Desirable

• Experience of working with individuals with an Eating Disorder

SkillsEssential

• Knowledge of Eating Disorder Treatments

Expected salary

£29970 – 36483 per year

Location

Marlborough, Wiltshire

Job date

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:51:55 GMT

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