An exciting opportunity is here for the SET CAMHS Eating Disorder Service.
We are looking for a senior clinician to support the development and implementation of our new Intensive Support Pathway within the SET CAMHS Eating Disorder Service to support prevention of TIER 4 admission for CYP.
The post holder will work alongside an 8A senior therapist, 8B Clinical lead, and Team Manager to help support the delivery of care for young people with Eating Disorders to prevent TIER 4 admissions whilst offering psychological support and sharing clinical oversight across the service. The post holder will be responsible for assessment, treatment, and outcome measurement and provide clinical supervision to staff as well as supporting clinical development within the Intensive Support Pathway.
The post holder would require to hold accreditation or NMC registration.
This post would suit clinicians with extensive experience in Eating Disorders and working with young people who present with complexity and significant levels of distress, working with the wider systems including education, social care, and family/carers.
As a senior clinician within the service, you will bring highly developed knowledge of specialist therapeutic assessment, formulation, and intervention skills and specific knowledge and expertise in psychological interventions for young people with Eating Disorders.
We are currently meeting all waiting time standards and offer an excellent package of care.
Main duties of the job
To support the operational manager to lead on the Intensive Support Pathway offering line supervision and support the development of our new day programme within the service.
You would also have a keen interest in developing innovative strategies to support young people and their families and support the ongoing development of the service to support young people to stay at home during their recovery.
To undertake a range of highly specialist clinical work and lead on group interventions.
To offer senior care reviews and reformulation of cases.
To work alongside external agencies to support the ongoing care provisions of young people.
About us
Starting with NELFTNELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training, and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently partway through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role can be discussed at the interview stage.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
* Successful completion of a post-graduate training in psychological practice (e.g. psychologist, or family therapist)
Registration
Essential
* To be eligible for registration as a full member of the appropriate professional body (e.g. HCPC, ACP, AFT, NMC)
Experience
Essential
* Extensive experience of working with difficult, disturbed, or challenging children/young people requiring skilled and complex interventions
Experience
Essential
* Extensive experience of working therapeutically with parents/carers/families of children and young people in crisis with complex mental health problems
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of research methodology and outcome research design and ability to critically interpret research findings.
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Stapleford House Chelmsford
103 Stapleford Close
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0QX
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