Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job Description

Band 7 – Clinical Nurse Specialist (CYP Eating Disorders)
NELFT CYP Intensive Community Treatment Service – HIVE

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our innovative, nurse-led Children and Young People (CYP) Eating Disorder Intensive Community Treatment Team, known as HIVE. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary service delivering intensive community care to young people and their families.

About the HIVE Service

HIVE provides an 8-week, needs-led intensive community programme for young people under the care of the Eating Disorder Service who require additional support to avoid hospital admission or relapse. The service delivers tailored interventions including therapeutic support, physical health monitoring, meal support, family-based therapy (FBT), and individualised care planning. Care is delivered through a blended model of face-to-face and virtual sessions in non-hospital environments such as family homes and clinics.

When hospital admission is necessary, HIVE supports a smooth transition, offering in-reach support to maintain care continuity and assisting with early discharge planning.

Key Responsibilities

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist within HIVE, you will work closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to:

Deliver in-reach support to local General Adolescent Units (GAUs), ensuring continuity of care from community to inpatient settings.

Liaise with paediatric inpatient teams to ensure seamless care transitions from acute medical admission to discharge.

Support and guide hospital teams in implementing eating disorder-specific care plans, particularly in complex or co-morbid presentations.

Conduct meal support and participate in ward-based care planning discussions, including weekly liaison and MDT meetings.

Provide detailed handovers, risk assessments, and collaborative formulations to inpatient teams.

Contribute to weekly bed management meetings as required.

Working at NELFT

At NELFT, we are committed to creating a positive and inclusive working environment. As a new starter, you’ll join a structured two-week induction programme, which includes mandatory training, systems orientation, and the opportunity to engage with senior leaders and wellbeing initiatives. This induction is held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

COVID-19 Guidance

While COVID-19 vaccination is not mandatory, we strongly encourage all staff to be fully vaccinated, including boosters, to help protect our patients, teams, and communities.

Additional Information

Location: Outer London – High Cost Area Supplement of 15% (minimum £4,551 and maximum £5,735, pro rata for part-time staff) applies.

Sponsorship: Although NELFT is a registered sponsor organisation, sponsorship is not available for all roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based immigration system.

Probation: This post is subject to a probationary period (internal applicants may be exempt).

AI Use: Applications should be completed by the applicant. Submissions created solely by AI may be rejected. Support is available for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments due to a declared disability.

Join Our Team

Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking service that is making a real difference in the lives of young people with eating disorders.

For full details of responsibilities and person specifications, please refer to the attached Job Description.