Job summary Eating Disorder (Adult) CBT Therapist This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to join our team and contribute to shaping this aspirational service. Providing specialist CBT work and contribute to the assessment, formulation and delivery of evidence based psychological treatments for people with eating disorders and their families, as part of an MDT approach. Whilst prior experience of working with eating disorders is of course beneficial, we would be keen to hear from anybody with transferable skills and enthusiasm. The Adult Eating Disorder Service is forward thinking in developing care using evidence-based treatments and providing quality, safe and prompt interventions. The service is multidisciplinary and psychologically informed, building its existing pathways around severe enduring eating disorders and physical health care. We positively welcome applications from people who represent diverse communities. The service works core 9-5 hours Monday to Friday. Candidates should be prepared to work flexibly to meet service needs within these hours. Main duties of the job Responsibilities As a CBT therapist you will be part of an Eating Disorders Service. You will work with clients who have a range of eating disorders related problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. Main Duties o Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.o Assess clients for suitability for psychological interventions.o Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the department's referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referrer.o Undertake comprehensive ED assessments.o Care co-ordination and risk assessment.o Formulate, implement, and evaluate therapy programmes for clients.o Use highly developed communication skills in working with people to understand their personal and often very sensitive difficulties.o Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary.o Attend multi-disciplinary meetings.o To continue to contribute to the developments of best practice within the service. For further information contact:Helen Parkin, Operational Manager Helen.Parkinmpft.nhs.uk About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 301-LBG-25-6914328 Job locations Severn Fields Health Village Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ Job description Job responsibilities Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. Assess clients for suitability for Eating Disorder Treatment. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary. Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients. Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary conveying CBT formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language. Use highly developed communication skills in working with people to understand their difficulties. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment and treatment of clients in line with clinical guidance and service policies Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details on this role. Job description Job responsibilities Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. Assess clients for suitability for Eating Disorder Treatment. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary. Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients. Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary conveying CBT formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language. Use highly developed communication skills in working with people to understand their difficulties. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment and treatment of clients in line with clinical guidance and service policies Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details on this role. Person Specification Qualifications / Experience Essential Evidence of at least two years post qualification experience as a CBT Therapist and eligible for BABCP accreditation. Experience Essential Evidence/experience of working within mental health, inpatient, community, or Primary Care setting. Experience of working within an Eating Disorders Service. Person Specification Qualifications / Experience Essential Evidence of at least two years post qualification experience as a CBT Therapist and eligible for BABCP accreditation. Experience Essential Evidence/experience of working within mental health, inpatient, community, or Primary Care setting. Experience of working within an Eating Disorders Service. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Severn Fields Health Village Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)