Systemic Family Therapist / Psychologist / Psychological Therapist
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical /Counselling psychologist or Systemic Family Therapist to join our dedicated multi-disciplinary Community Eating Disorder Team. North East London NHS Foundation Trust Community Eating Disorder service offers the latest in evidence-based NICE compliant psychological interventions to clients and their families with an Eating Disorder. Unlike many other mental health services we offer specialist assessment and treatment across the life span from age 8yrs with no upper age limit. The team's multi-disciplinary approach to the assessment and treatment of individuals with an eating disorder is a real strength. The post holder will primarily work with Children and Young people, their family and caregivers; however, opportunities will be available to work across the lifespan. We are looking for a suitably qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Systemic Family Therapist to support the team in delivering the best possible treatment to children and young people with an eating disorder.
This post is a great opportunity to work as part of a well-established and innovative CAMHS Eating Disorder Service in North East London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Systemic Family Therapist or Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist to join our highly skilled, dedicated, and friendly team to work primarily with children and young people and their family and carers. The CAMHS team sits within a lifespan Eating Disorder service which creates an opportunity for smooth transition between young people and adult services. We are seeking an individual who has an interest in working in eating disorders and is passionate about delivering good quality, patient-led care to young people and families.
The successful applicant will work effectively within a multi-disciplinary context and will ideally have experience in working with children and young people with eating disorders and their families. We will support candidates to develop skills in delivering treatment in line with NICE guidelines.
Job responsibilities
* Doctorate in Clinical /Counselling Psychology or equivalent professional qualification/registration i.e. MSC in Family Therapy
* Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for service users' psychological care and treatment within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan
* Experience of assessing and treating service users across the full range of care settings.
The applicant will work alongside colleagues within the MDT to provide NICE concordant psychological interventions to the young people and families with Eating Disorders and comorbid presentations. In addition, our team has pioneered the integration of Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) for Eating Disorders within the UK. This involves integration into family therapy sessions and a two-day caregiver workshop. As a member of the CAMHS ED team, you would have access to specialist supervision in family-based treatment and EFFT. Supervision will be offered by a senior member of the team from the same discipline where possible. There will be access to regular individual and group supervision.
As a service, we have strong research links with University College London and Imperial College London. We have been the proud hosts of eight specialist Eating Disorder conferences, and the successful applicant would have the opportunity to be involved in future conferences.
We appreciate that Eating Disorders can be a daunting field to work in, even for those with experience; therefore, there is plenty of opportunity to develop skills through joint working, access to internal training, CPD, and external training courses. As an expanding service, there is opportunity for progression within the team and input into service development.
We recognize that working within the NHS can be highly pressurized, and there is a priority within the team to ensure that team members are supported to have a good work/life balance with flexibility around family-friendly hours where possible. There is a commitment to team wellbeing with monthly access to reflective practice.
We cover a large geographical area from our main base in Barking and have satellite clinics in Havering and Waltham Forest. Currently, we are offering a mixture of remote sessions and face-to-face appointments.
Person Specification
* Professional Registration in accordance with JD
* Professional Qualification to Masters level or above
* Extensive experience in eating disorders
Experience
* Experience of working in CYP Mental health services
* Trained in family-based interventions
* Experience of working in community eating disorder 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.
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
£46,148 to £52,809 a year PA plus HCAS pro rata
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