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Job overview

We are looking to recruit 2 band 5 RMHN to DAEDS - Inpatient setting. 

This is an exciting time to join DAEDS having a national reputation for being at the forefront of service development in eating disorders. This unique service provides treatment and care for individuals of all ages with an eating disorder and their families.

You will be expected to work with the Ward Manager and the rest of the team to ensure safe clinical practice, delivering the best possible evidence based treatment to the patients and their families who use our service. You will be an RMHN (current NMC registration) and preferably have some experience of working within the eating disorders field. You will work predominantly on the inpatient unit and in day programme as required. You must be a good team worker and also be able to effectively manage and lead as the nurse in charge of the shift.

A rotational shift pattern is in place within the service including days and nights and weekends. The inpatient unit is open 24/7. 

We will support and facilitate development via clinical and management supervision. Preceptorship will be offered for those newly qualified. 

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Main duties of the job

Contribute to the holistic care of patients, assisting their recovery and maintaining clear, accurate written records.

To implement the discharge process to ensure successful outcomes.

Take charge of the inpatient unit regularly and day programme when required in the absence of the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager.

Ensuring receipt of clinical and managerial supervision in line with trust policy · To be a clinical supervisor to band 3’s and 4’s within the team.

To help in the inductions of staff and students. · To undergo mentor/preceptor/NVQ assessors training.

To be aware of financial constraints in both pay and non-pay areas and co-operate with managers to working within set budgets.

To contribute to health, safety, and security of individuals and their environment and evaluate the risk of harm, abuse and failure to protect. 

You will be required to undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course, and it is a condition of your employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course; if this is not achieved you will not be able to commence working in the post.

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.