Job summary The Suffolk Adults Eating Disorders Service (AED) has recently undergone and exciting transformation with a new Clinical model providing NICE Concordant treatment to adults with a diagnosis of an eating disorder. As part of this transformation, we are proud that the AED team won Clinical Team of the year within NSFT and were also short listed for the national GP awards for our four-step medical monitoring model. We are therefore excited to be looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and experienced Senior CBT Therapist accredited with BABCP. Who has specialist skills, working with adults with a diagnosis of an eating disorder, to join us and be part of our continuing development as a team. We welcome applications who are creative, flexible, and resourceful. As the successful candidate you will be a valued member of the supportive multi-disciplinary team based in Suffolk and working across both Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds. As a senior CBT therapist, you will provide clinical supervision, training and consultation to other practitioners in the team and wider eating disorders service line, undertake service evaluation, audit and research, and provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions including CBT-ED and MANTRA. Main duties of the job This post holder will support our multi-disciplinary team to complete assessments and deliver individual and group work within community settings. This role gives opportunity for development of skills and expertise in a supportive multi-disciplinary team. You will be supported within the team by senior clinicians and be part of the senior leadership team, working closely with other eating disorder specialists. Clinical supervision and professional leadership will be provided.There are excellent opportunities for professional development within the team through supervision, training, team CPD and wider Specialist Services and Trust events.To provide a qualified, high-quality specialist psychology service to individuals, carers, families and groups, within and across teams, in line with best, evidence-based practice and trust care pathways. To provide an active contribution to service development of the AEDS pathwayTo be responsible for holding and managing a therapy caseload and to exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the planning and prioritising of own workload and the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients, within the bounds of the service operational policy.To use analytical and judgment skills and be responsible for taking clinical management decisions in complex clinical issues. About us Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Why choose Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too. We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established clinical networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about. Date posted 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Per Annum/ Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 246-WSU7023761 Job locations Resource Centre Walker Close Ipswich IP3 8LY Job description Job responsibilities It is essential that our successful candidate is able to demonstrate their skills to meet the requirements of the role. The successful applicant will be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team with a base in Suffolk working across both Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds supporting clinicians. To provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for clients in the AED service often working with; neurodevelopmental disorders, learning disabilities and common co-occurring conditions including anxiety, depression and medical conditions. You would also provide clinical supervision to the Band 7 CBT Therapists and CBT trainees with the team and wider Group supervision.It is an exciting time to join the Suffolk AED service, this post will support our transformation work within the service for adults with a diagnosis of an eating disorder and wider trust improvement plan. This role is advertised as a full-time post Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm however, we would equally consider applicants who would prefer a part time role. Home based working is available in addition to patient facing delivery. Job description Job responsibilities It is essential that our successful candidate is able to demonstrate their skills to meet the requirements of the role. The successful applicant will be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team with a base in Suffolk working across both Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds supporting clinicians. To provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for clients in the AED service often working with; neurodevelopmental disorders, learning disabilities and common co-occurring conditions including anxiety, depression and medical conditions. You would also provide clinical supervision to the Band 7 CBT Therapists and CBT trainees with the team and wider Group supervision.It is an exciting time to join the Suffolk AED service, this post will support our transformation work within the service for adults with a diagnosis of an eating disorder and wider trust improvement plan. This role is advertised as a full-time post Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm however, we would equally consider applicants who would prefer a part time role. Home based working is available in addition to patient facing delivery. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A Registerable mental health qualification such as Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) PLUS PG Dip in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (or its equivalent eligible for BABCP accreditation) PLUS Accredited practitioner of the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive PsychotherapyBABCP. PLUS PG Dip in CBT for eating disorders PLUS Evidence of Continuing Professional Development in CBT/Therapies Desirable Counsellor/ Psychotherapist (BACP/ UKCP registered) or other qualified, registered mental health professional. Experience Essential Extensive clinical experience working in statutory services with at least 3 years experience post qualification as a CBT/Therapist. Desirable Experience of working with a wide variety of patients whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A Registerable mental health qualification such as Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) PLUS PG Dip in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (or its equivalent eligible for BABCP accreditation) PLUS Accredited practitioner of the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive PsychotherapyBABCP. PLUS PG Dip in CBT for eating disorders PLUS Evidence of Continuing Professional Development in CBT/Therapies Desirable Counsellor/ Psychotherapist (BACP/ UKCP registered) or other qualified, registered mental health professional. Experience Essential Extensive clinical experience working in statutory services with at least 3 years experience post qualification as a CBT/Therapist. Desirable Experience of working with a wide variety of patients whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems. 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 Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Address Resource Centre Walker Close Ipswich IP3 8LY Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)