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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with eating disorders?
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our East Cheshire 0-18 Eating Disorders Community Team. In this role, you will provide assessment, treatment, and support to children and young people with eating disorders. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, nurses, and dieticians.
Make a real difference in the lives of young people who are struggling with eating disorders.
You will have the opportunity to work with a team of experts in the field, and you will be supported to develop your skills and knowledge.
You will also have significant links with generic community CAMHS, which will allow you to provide a wider range of services to young people and their families.
We are asking that you have a core qualification, national registration and an interest in working with young people and their families with Eating Disorders.
Previous experience of working with Eating Disorders is a major advantage.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the above, you will:
1. Work alongside Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and other clinicians to provide a comprehensive range of treatment options.
2. Have the opportunity to train in a variety of therapeutic models, including the Maudsley Family Based Treatment.
3. Be part of a team that is committed to research and innovation in the field of eating disorders.
If you are passionate about eating disorders and you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, then we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide assessment and diagnosis of eating disorders.
2. Develop and implement treatment plans.
3. Provide individual and group therapy.
4. Work with families to support their child's recovery.
5. Provide education and training to staff and the public.
6. Liaise with generic community CAMHS.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all experienced individuals.
Working for our organisation
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Appropriate qualification at Diploma level in a specific therapeutic modality.
* Knowledge of / expertise in other therapeutic models.
Knowledge and Expertise
* Years of experience working in relevant (Eating Disorder of CAMHS) Mental Health setting.
* Experience in group work and family counselling.
* Experience in a mental health Outpatient setting.
* Experience of working in a specialist adolescent eating disorder setting.
Experience
* Knowledge and expertise in the application of a specific therapeutic approach in a clinical setting.
* Working knowledge of legislation and policy relevant to a mental health setting (e.g: Mental Health Act, NSF).
* Understanding of child and adolescent development within the context of the family.
* Skills in the assessment of risk and deliberate self-harm.
* Specific training / knowledge in the treatment of eating disorders.
* Knowledge of legislation relevant to young people (e.g: Children Act).
* Evidence of participation in research/audit.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Jane Edwards, Job title: Team Manager, Email address: jane.edwards21@nhs.net, Telephone number: 01625 712042
Sarah Dukes - Clinical Co-Ordinator 01625 712042
If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or telephone 01244 393100.
Giving you time to care, space to think and opportunity to grow
We are Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP). We provide health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.
We have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.
We offer career opportunities to staff across a range of professions, including:
* Allied health professions - including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, and speech and language therapy.
* Medical - including psychiatry and general practice.
* Pharmacy.
* Clinical support roles.
* Estates and facilities.
* Support services roles - including HR, communications, ICT, finance and more.
At CWP, we believe in giving our staff the time to care, the space to think and the opportunity to grow.
With vacancies across a range of professions, wherever you’re at in your career journey, you’ll find something to suit you. So why not join our team today?
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