Systemic Eating Disorder Family Therapist Band 7
Sussex Family Eating Disorder Service is seeking to recruit a Band 7 Systemic Eating Disorder Family Therapist.
SFEDS works with young people aged 10-18 with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Atypical Anorexia Nervosa and their families, to support recovery through Evidence Based Interventions such as Maudsley Family Therapy models, group work, and CBTE.
You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team comprised of Service Manager, Psychiatry, Paediatrics, Clinical Psychology, Assistant Psychology, Systemic Psychotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing staff, Support Workers, Dietitian, and Social Workers with support from our administration team.
The Service provides interventions across East & West Sussex and Brighton and Hove. We are moving to a hub and spoke model with Aldrington House, Hove as our hub/headquarters.
We welcome applications from Systemic Eating Disorder Family Therapists who are currently in training (who currently have a core profession and are qualified but registration pending).
Main Duties of the Job
As a Systemic Eating Disorder Family Therapist, you will undertake assessments, diagnosis, and deliver evidence-based treatment in accordance with NICE Guidelines, providing family intervention to support the recovery of young people suffering from Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa.
You will manage a caseload and work with our Tier 4 care providers and other internal/external services supporting those open to the service. You will undertake training and support the wider MDT in training and understanding the systemic model and thinking in their practice.
You will work autonomously and as part of the MDT in delivering a high-quality service in the community while supporting the delivery of national standards. You should be organised, motivated, and passionate about treating young people and families.
You will be supported by and work closely with the rest of our multi-disciplinary team.
About Us
Working in Sussex
o Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns.
o Embrace city life with great access to visit Brighton and London.
o With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK, there are plenty of opportunities for adventure.
We'd love you to join our organisation, rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the Care Quality Commission. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey stating that they recognise patient care as our top priority.
Other key staff survey results include:
o 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work.
o 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team.
o 77% identifying opportunities to show initiative in their roles.
See the attached 'Partnership Perks' document for details about our benefits package.
Job Responsibilities
REQUIREMENTS
In order to be a successful Systemic Eating Disorder Family Therapist in our team, you will be:
- A Registered Mental Health Nurse OR Qualified Psychotherapist, Family Therapist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or Psychologist.
- Comfortable providing intervention and treatment for young people with eating disorders.
- Experienced in working with people presenting with mental health problems.
It would also be advantageous if you have:
- Experience within an Eating Disorders team/service.
SPFT has a Flexible Working Hours policy which supports staff to balance their work and home life. This must be applied for and discussed with your line manager in accordance with the policy.
All staff are requested to work 60% of their working hours on site.
This is a full-time post; part-time hours can be considered (Minimum 22.5 hrs per week).
MAIN DUTIES
- To be involved in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with eating disorders in the community, to hold Lead Practitioner responsibility where the eating disorder is the prime diagnosis and liaise closely with other health care professionals to ensure a consistent approach.
- To provide specialist therapeutic interventions as part of individualised treatment plans based on psychotherapeutic principles grounded in evidence-based theory and practice.
- To utilise specialist skills in managing and communicating with patients, their families, carers, and other agencies in sensitive, highly complex situations that may be emotionally distressing.
- To evaluate and monitor client risk on an ongoing basis and be responsible for appropriate interventions to jointly manage risk and inform other agencies as appropriate.
- To facilitate group interventions and deliver individual therapy as required.
- To provide specialist advice to health, Social Services, education, voluntary sector, and public on eating disorders and their care as appropriate.
- To generate and participate in research within the specialist team.
See the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
For further details/informal visits, contact:
Contact Name
Interim Service Manager Pratima Hurrymun, p.hurrymun@nhs.net or call 07471032027
Additional contact information
General Manager, All Age Eating Disorder Services SPFT, Jay Jameson-Allen, jay.jameson-allen@nhs.net. Call 07393140156
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Recognised/accredited postgraduate level training in a psychological therapy.
* Professionally registered as specified.
Desirable
* Additional pre- and/or post-qualification training.
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
* Substantial experience of specialist psychological therapy working with young people with an eating disorder.
* A high level of competence in applying a psychological therapy to complex difficulties within the Care Group.
* Experience of offering teaching, training, and supervision.
* Experience of delivering group interventions.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
* Lived experience of mental health issues.
Skills
Essential
* Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
* Proven ability to establish, maintain, and conclude therapeutic relationships with service users and their families.
* Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention.
* Ability to plan and manage a workload.
* Ability to supervise and support psychological professionals.
* IT skills including the ability to use electronic clinical record systems.
Desirable
* Ability to teach and train others.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Aldrington House
35 New Church Road
Hove
BN3 4AG
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