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Step Care is an exciting service being developed by the HOPE Provider Collaborative. The Step Care team will focus on adults with eating disorders who meet the threshold for inpatient care. In some cases, admission will be prevented and in others, people will be stepped down to the Step Care service following a short inpatient admission.

Integrated step care consists of three phases:
1. Starting well
2. Working Towards Recovery
3. Staying well

The model is underpinned by enhanced cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT-E) and is fully integrated with community teams and inpatient services to offer a seamless service.

Step Care maximises the use of new technology, provides care close to home, reduces admissions, length of stay, waiting times and provides earlier discharge from inpatient care.

Assist the AED Step Care team in delivering a high standard of holistic care to patients in a friendly, respectful, and professional manner.
Contribute to and interpret care plans accurately and consistently.
Carry out delegated care tasks including supported meals and skills sessions.
Assess and promote good physical health and raise any concerns with the Team.
Observe and report any changes in patients’ conditions to the key Nurse and the team.
Communicate with relatives and carers in a friendly, helpful, and respectful manner.
Liaise with other relevant individuals involved with the patient, as appropriate.
Write accurate records of care activities and communications with patients, relatives and carers in the patient’s notes.
Support patients with individual needs and choices.
Give formal verbal and/or written hand-over of patient care.
To supply all clinical information within the required timescales on the electronic system Ri O.
Assist the team to identify and manage areas of risk in the home environment to safeguard health and safety for patients and their families.
Identify when patients are deteriorating and escalate concerns to avert emergencies.
Undertake administrative duties as delegated by Senior Management Team. To participate in co-facilitation of the therapeutic program and maintain fidelity to the treatment and care plan.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service

NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)

Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

As a member of the nursing team the post holder is expected to demonstrate a professional, approachable, and helpful manner towards patients, their families and carers. The post holder is expected to actively support high standards of care delivery and to promote the wellbeing of patients.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be pivotal in building rapport and engaging patients in treatment and recovery. Therefore, you will require excellent communication skills, a compassionate and kind attitude and, a commitment to advocating for our patients and promoting their wellbeing.

You will work as a valued member of the Adult Eating Disorders (AED) Step Care team to provide compassionate, person-centred care whilst supporting the patient to understand, challenge and overcome their eating disorder.

You will undertake a variety of duties (including administration) as directed the Clinical Nurse lead and/or the Modern Matron and work closely and collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).