Mental Health Nurse - Adult Eating Disorders
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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Mental Health Nurse - Adult Eating Disorders
The closing date is 11 November 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Cornwall Foundation Trust's Countywide Adult Eating Disorder Service. Due to service transformation and changes in client need, we are restructuring and seeking experienced Mental Health Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will manage liaison, discharge and step-downs from general and specialist eating disorder units, including 72-hour follow-ups and intensive short-term home support. They will hold a fluctuating caseload, providing bespoke, time-limited interventions and wellbeing support for clients, including those on waiting lists, while working closely with partner agencies to ensure coordinated, person-centred care.
The role also includes facilitating early engagement courses with dietetic and psychology colleagues, providing one day per week of clinician advisory support, and contributing to initial assessments on a rotational basis. All work is delivered within a supportive MDT framework, with a strong focus on managing risk, safeguarding, and evidence-based practice to support each individual's recovery journey.
This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.
Main duties of the job
You will provide clinical advice and support to the administrative team, offer supervision to junior staff, and provide monthly clinical supervision to embedded VSCE colleagues. You will recognise your own limitations, seek supervision when required, and attend management, professional, safeguarding, tribunal, ward round and discharge planning meetings as directed.
The role includes providing monthly initial assessment slots (urgent and routine), completing clinical risk and mental health assessments, formulation and short-term contingency planning, and managing liaison, discharge and step-downs from general and specialist eating disorder units, including 72-hour follow-ups and intensive short-term home support.
You will hold a fluctuating caseload for bespoke, time-limited interventions and wellbeing support, including for clients on waiting lists, and work closely with partner agencies to ensure coordinated, person-centred care. Additional duties include course facilitation alongside dietetic and psychology colleagues, one day per week of clinician advisory support, supporting Mental Health Act processes when required, and working within MDT and safeguarding frameworks using evidence-based practice.
About us
We're the Adult Eating Disorder Team providing Countywide provision as part of Cornwall Foundation Trust and as members of the South West Provider Collaborative. We deliver treatment pathways to Adults with secondary care level eating disorder presentation associated with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and OFSED.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live within this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum/Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
201-26-387-G
Job locations
Truro Health Park
Infirmary Hill
Truro
TR1 2JA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Current professional registration - NMC
- Professional qualification - RMN
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Extensive experience working within Mental Health Services at secondary care/community level
- Experience of working with complex clients
Desirable
- Experience of working within the field of eating disorders
- Experience of group facilitation
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Ability to lead, motivate and supervise a team of staff demonstrating the highest clinical standards
Education/ Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Current professional registration - NMC
- Professional qualification - RMN
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Extensive experience working within Mental Health Services at secondary care/community level
- Experience of working with complex clients
Desirable
- Experience of working within the field of eating disorders
- Experience of group facilitation
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Ability to lead, motivate and supervise a team of staff demonstrating the highest clinical standards
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Truro Health Park
Infirmary Hill
Truro
TR1 2JA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Truro Health Park
Infirmary Hill
Truro
TR1 2JA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Operational Lead
Beth Montague
01872246884
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum/Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
201-26-387-G
Job locations
Truro Health Park
Infirmary Hill
Truro
TR1 2JA
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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