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The Eating Disorder Advanced Intervention Team is a community based tertiary service. As part of NHS Fife’s pathway for adults with eating disorders we work closely with a variety of teams and services in Fife and with the Regional Eating Disorder Unit at St John’s Hospital in Livingston.
We are currently expanding our team and are excited to be offering this post for the first time within EDAIT. You will work closely with our Team Lead, Band 6 Mental Health Nurse, Dietitian, Psychologist and assistants to deliver a safe, evidence based service. You will manage a complex caseload with support from senior clinicians, providing interventions to manage both physical and psychological risk associated with eating disorders.
Applications are invited from Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN) with an interest in eating disorders and a sound knowledge of general mental health. You will have experience of team working, problem solving, excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a range of people in your day to day work.
You will receive a comprehensive induction as well as ongoing training, supervision and support to develop and progress in the specialty.
This is a full time post but we will consider applications for part-time working
For informal enquiries and informal visits welcomed please contact Michelle MacDonald, Team Lead EDAIT on 01334 696347
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.