Clinical Nurse Specialist (RMN) - CYP Eating Disorders Day Programme

OverviewWe have an exciting opportunity for an RMN to join our Eating Disorders Day Programme Service for children and young people based in Kensington and Chelsea, London. The Day Programme is a small service open Monday - Friday that provides an enhanced level of care in the community following specialist inpatient treatment and step-up care from the community for young people with eating disorders and complex physical and psychiatric co-morbidity. The post holder will be part of a wider multidisciplinary team to establish this exciting new service, holding responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of nursing input to children and young people, support to their families/careers and advice and consultation on their care to colleagues and the professional network. You will deliver outstanding care and help to promote independence and dignity, providing mental health and basic physical health nursing interventions and supporting group therapy sessions. You will learn how to help practically, supervising mealtimes with families, offering psychoeducation around food, eating disorders and managing emotions. We are looking for an RMN who is either interested in or has experience of working with eating disorders and who is motivated and has the right attitude to help nurture this new team to deliver the best quality care experience for children and their families.

Responsibilities

To liaise with the Multidisciplinary Team to facilitate the smooth transition for patients to the service

To take a lead role in the nursing assessment of all referrals

To collaborate closely on clinical and managerial matters with service leads for the Day Programme

To provide keywork to the young person and family using the approach of Family Based Treatment

To act as care co-ordinator for day patients

To ensure that all day patients have a nursing care plan that is regularly reviewed in collaboration with the patient

To act as group facilitator/co-facilitator as required, including supervision of meals in dining room, as well as inpatient and day patient groups

To take a lead nursing role in day patient and team review meetings

To ensure that planning of care occurs within the framework of CPA, and that relevant local and national guidelines are adhered to

To liaise and work with the families and/or carers of patients, and provide individualised family work in conjunction with the family therapist

To develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users and their families/carers

To provide supervision and conduct appraisals

To undertake risk assessment and risk management of individual patients and their families

About usThe Eating Disorders team is a strong and supportive team with excellent structures to offer regular supervision. This is a great opportunity to join our team to support the delivery of high-quality children''s eating disorders services for North West London. We are looking for exceptional individuals with the right attitude, skills and knowledge who share our passion to deliver the best quality care experience for children and their families.

DetailsDate posted: 19 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 333-G-ED-0451

Job locations: Verney House, 1 Hollywood Road, London, SW10 9HT

Job descriptionResponsibilities are as listed above and cover liaising with the multidisciplinary team, nursing assessments, care planning, group work, supervision, risk assessment, and family work in the Day Programme and, where appropriate, with inpatient groups.

Person SpecificationEducation and Qualifications

Essential: RMN

Essential: Current NMC registration

Essential: Mentorship Training

Desirable

Evidence of regular updating in nursing clinical practice since qualification

Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) Training

Degree or Post Graduate qualification relevant to the post

Previous Experience

Essential: Significant post registration experience

Essential: Skills transferable to Eating Disorders

Essential: Experience in mental health in-patient or community settings including assessment and risk assessment

Essential: Experience of nursing assessment and formulating a safe care plan

Essential: Experience of managing a caseload and care coordination

Essential: Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Essential: Experience of supervising staff or working with student nurses

Essential: Experience of managing incidents and complaints

Other

The postholder must understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy appropriately

Skills and Knowledge

Respect for service users and dignity, with culturally sensitive practice

Excellent risk assessment and mental health assessment skills

Experience in nursing assessment and treatment planning

Willingness to be trained in venepuncture and physical care skills

Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team and across agencies

Understanding of family/carer issues

Strong record-keeping, reporting, and communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of an MDT

Good time management and prioritisation

Proficiency with computer systems for patient records; MS Teams; MS Office

Desirable

Knowledge and skills in Eating Disorders Treatment

Other informationDisclosure and Barring Service checks may be required. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. UK registration with current professional status is required. This post may require sponsorship considerations as ..... full job details .....