Job overview
We are seeking a dynamic Mental Health Nurse to join our Adult Eating Disorders Day Care Service. The role will be based at our main service hub at the Farnham Road Hospital in Guildford.
The post holder will be joining well-established outpatient and day care facilities for working-age adults with moderate to severe eating disorders.
The successful applicant will become an integral member of the Adult Eating Disorders Day Care team and will provide specialist intensive treatment to adults (18 years +) with moderate to severe eating disorders and co-existing mental health needs.
Main duties of the job
Independently and comprehensively assess clients referred to Day Care, care plan, monitor physical and mental health risks in conjunction with the MDT, evaluate and plan discharge.
To provide holistic support to clients through individual ‘key working’ sessions.
Lead on meal time supervision and support.
Deputise for the Day Care manager when necessary and lead on shift coordination.
Be responsible for carrying out a range of therapeutic interventions with the client in concordance with NICE guidelines, either individually or in a group setting.
To be able to liaise, advise and offer support to other associated mental health agencies regarding Eating Disorder matters.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post-qualification experience working in a patient facing role within a mental health setting
Desirable
- While experience of working with people with eating disorders is desirable, we are primarily seeking someone with a keen interest in working in the field and a willingness to develop specialist knowledge of eating disorders and their treatment.
- Experience of supporting students on placement
- Experience of providing supervision
- Experience of meal support
Qualifications
Essential
- To have an NMC Registration as an RMN
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This advert is for B6 Specialist Eating Disorder Daycare Nurse with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Farnham Road Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £41,957 - £50,387 Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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