NHS Jobs • Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HG
About this role
Function as a lead professional / care co-ordinator to a caseload of people with moderate to severe eating disorders and associated complex health needs as allocated, taking responsibility for formulation of appropriate care plans Co-ordinate all co-workers assigned to his\her service user group and will ensure they are fully conversant with all aspects of the service users care and treatment. Identify the individual care needs of allocated service users, plan, implement and evaluate all care programmes in conjunction with the services nursing team and the MDT. Provide effective professional support of support workers within the service. Provide mentorship and support for student nurses on placement in the service Provide nursing care in a person-centred way that promotes and facilitates the positive health and well-being of people with eating disorders Maintain close liaison with all department\staff involved in a service users care and report on progress and effectiveness to the MDT. Lead and/or participate in reviews within community and inpatient settings / services and will prepare reports on service users as required. Be aware of all policy documents and legal requirements pertinent to the post and ensure that these are adhered to. Demonstrate and serve as an example for all clinical activities to appropriate grades of staff Be fully conversant and ensure compliance with NMC codes of conduct and practice, relevant legislation and policies and procedures. Please see JD attached for further information and responsibilities required