Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
CYP Staff Nurse – Sapphire Day Service (CHEDS)
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Band 5 Mental Health Nurse – Eating Disorders (Sapphire Day Service) – Ancora House
About Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP)
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) delivers mental health, learning disability, community physical health, and all-age disability care to over one million people across Cheshire, Wirral, Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool, and Stockport.
- Rated Outstanding for Caring (Care Quality Commission)
- 5,000+ employees across 73 sites
- Committed to a compassionate, person-centred approach
CWP is proud to be: ✔ A Disability Confident Employer ✔ Member of the Rainbow Badge Scheme (LGBTQ+ inclusive) ✔ Veteran Aware ✔ Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award recipient
About The Role
We are seeking an **enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated Band 5 Mental Health Nurse with a specialist interest in working with young people with eating disorders to lead our Sapphire Day Service team at Ancora House.
The Opportunity
- Join a therapeutic outpatient service as part of the CHEDS (Cheshire and Merseyside Eating Disorder Service – Tier 4)
- Provide intensive support for young people in recovery through outpatient, day patient, and recuperative provision
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to deliver interventions, including:
- Physical health monitoring (MEED assessments)
- Care plan coordination
- Therapeutic group facilitation (with young people and families)
- Transition support between services (e.g., Sapphire Ward inpatient and day service)
- Practical meal support
- Safety planning & distraction techniques
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Location: Sapphire Day Service (Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users
- Coordinate MDT collaborations and daily service operations
- Assist in young people’s transition between in/outpatient care
- Facilitate group interventions with mental health professionals
- Implement physical health monitoring through MEED assessments
- Support care plan development & safeguarding measures
- Provide practical, nutritional, and emotional support (e.g., meal aid, emotional first aid)
Key Areas of Work
- Sapphire Ward collaboration (potential cross-service work)
- External agency liaisons (e.g., schools, GPs, social work)
- MDT contributions (working with CSW, Band 5 & 6 nurses with diverse therapeutic backgrounds)
Person Specification
Essential Requirements
✅ Active/NMC registered nurse (Band 5 qualification or equivalent) ✅ Experience or specialist interest in eating disorders ✅ A strong understanding of mental health principles within youth support ✅ Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment ✅ Application of the Six C’s in practice:
- Care
- Compassion
- Competence
- Communication
- Courage
- Commitment
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Desirable Criteria
✔ Familiarity with child and adolescent mental health frameworks ✔ Experience in group therapy facilitation ✔ Knowledge of specialised young people’s eating disorder interventions
Support & Development
- Comprehensive backup provided by:
- A senior Band 5/6 nurse
- Community Support Worker (CSW)
- MDT back-up from allied professionals
- Wider Network Access: Support across the Sapphire Ward and eating disorder specialist teams
- Onboarding: Fixed start dates + Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme (up to 3 weeks training)
Making a Difference
CWP is committed to person-centred care and creating an inclusive workplace. If you are one of the following, we welcome your application:
🟢 Neurodivergent applicants (contact for support via cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or 01244 393100) 🟢 Individuals with direct experience of NHS mental health services 🟢 Veterans & Armed Forces applicants
Ready to Apply?
Contact for further details:
Holly Ashton Acting Team Manager, Ancora House 📧 holly.ashton@nhs.net 📞 01244 393220
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