Job summary
We are looking for an experienced CAMHS Eating Disorders Practitioner/ psychological therapist to provide and support to children, young people and their families receiving treatment from the team, forming a key element of the treatment care pathway.
The post will be working as part of a highly experienced and close multi-disciplinary community team. The team is skilled, forward thinking, friendly and highly supportive delivering evidence-based treatments with young people and their families to provide the most effective treatment, which has influenced a high recovery rate. 100% of surveyed service users would recommend the service. We work using a phased family based approach with patients to empower them in taking ownership of their recovery. Working to promote recovery, build resilience, and empowerment are core.
The team covers the South Staffordshire (Stafford, Cannock, Burton, Lichfield, Tamworth, Seisdon peninsula) locality offering assessment and treatment to young people aged 8 - 18 registered with a South Staffordshire GP. The main base is in Stafford however we also have a base at Cross Street, Burton. The successful applicant will work within a specialist multidisciplinary team. If any of the above excites you, we would love to have a chat and tell you more about what we can offer.
Main duties of the job
- Providing community based psychotherapeutic services to children and young people and their families who are referred to the CAMHS Eating Disorders Service
- Working as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team for CAMHS Eating Disorders and in an integrated way with wider teams and services to meet the needs of the CYP & Families. The post holder will provide assessment and appropriate interventions to individuals with eating disorders. This should be in accordance with NICE guidance.
- Offering advice, support and supervision to other healthcare professionals both internal and external to the team
- To actively participate in the development of specialist pathway for CYP presenting with ARFID (avoidant Restrictive food Intake disorder).
- To act as Care Co-ordinator for Eating Disorder Service clients, as appropriate
- To spend the main proportion of time engaged in or related to clinical activity.
- The number of sessions apportioned to clinical work, research, supervision, professional and team meetings, teaching or training and continuing professional development will be agreed with the Team Leader.
About us
What can we offer you?
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Our SOOTHE resources are supporting staff across the trust with their physical and mental health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent.
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Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of personal matters
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Annual Big SOOTHE week provides time to reflect on the demands following the pandemic and connect with others to feel able to face future challenges as we move forward.
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"In our Gift" provides a platform for your voice to be heard to implement change
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Purchase additional annual leave as well as wellbeing days
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Career development opportunities and coaching
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Access to in house training programs, leadership management and NVQ qualifications as well as our wellbeing and recovery college
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Innovative research training program entitled STARS (Supporting the advancement of Research Skills)
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Flexible working wherever possible including opportunities for homeworking
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Opportunities to connect of important issues such as Sustainability and digital working
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Empower and engage our staff with LOVE awards, LOVE long service awards and STAFF Surveys
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Cycle to work scheme
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Commitment to create a more diverse and inclusive organisation through our Staff Equality Network
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NHS pension scheme
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You would be eligible for NHS discounts including blue light card and red guava
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the post please refer to the attached job description and person specification .
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Professional Qualification in one of the following: Nursing - RMN, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, relevant psychotherapy/Allied Health.
- Professional registration with HCPC, NMC or equivalent
Desirable
- Eating disorders specific training - Family based treatment for Anorexia Nervosa (FT-AN), CBT- ED
Essential 2
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post registration experience with working with those who may experience complex mental health needs in the community setting
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Bridge Stafford & Cross Street Clinic Burton
The Bridge Stafford & Cross Street Clinic Burton
The Bridge Stafford & Cross Street Clinic Burton
ST163NE