Job summaryThe Yorkshire Centre for Eating Disorders is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 nurse to join the inpatient service, which is part of the new CONNECT service. This post is open to existing qualified nurses who have completed a period of preceptorship.The ward is a 14 bedded ward offering treatment to patients who are resident in the Leeds, Wakefield, Kirklees, Calderdale and Bradford areas. The service offers inpatient assessment and treatment for patients with a diagnosed eating disorder, working closely with the CONNECT community team to provide seamless care.Our aims are to manage significant physical risk and to manage this effectively. Offer a variety of evidence based psychological therapies and practical interventions. This will be in the form of individual sessions, and group work, all offered and led by all members of the MDT.The post offers you an opportunity to work closely with families and offer input into the service's carers support group. We are keen to develop practical workshops for inpatients and their families in addition to increasing service user and carer involvement.It is not essential that you have experience of working with this client group, as an induction training and support will be offered. Specific training of MANTRA and CBT-E will be provide. We are keen to hear from candidates who have a genuine interest and empathy in working with individuals with eating disorders and associated complex needs.Main duties of the jobShift co-ordinationSupporting use of the Mental Health ActMedication managementNaso gastric feedingPhysical health monitoringCPA processRisk managementCare planningPatient group work1:1 patient sessionsAbout usThe Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching,research and development.There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe service is committed to individuals own personal CPD and you will be supported through the trusts supervision and appraisal systems.If you feel you are seeking a new challenge, feel passionate about supporting patients and their families on a journey of recovery, keen to learn new skills and share new experiences, then do contact the service for more information.Person SpecificationRegistrationEssentialHas RMHN registration.Experience and KnowledgeEssentialHas experience of working in a mental health setting.Understands the roles and responsibilities of a band 5 nurse within the MDTKnowledgeEssentialAble to demonstrate a genuine interest for working with the client group, and in an inpatient settingSkillsEssentialAble to demonstrate risk management skills.Able to demonstrate effective communication and documentation.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameLeeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressYorkshire Centre for Eating DisordersWard 6, Newsam CentreLeedsLS14 6UHEmployer's websitehttps://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)