Job summary
COMMUNITY EATING DISORDERS TEAM (CEDS)
Are you interested in joining our specialist child and adolescent eating disorders service (CEDS) to make a difference to the outcomes for our young people?
There are new and exciting developments happening in within the service and we are expanding our core Eating Disorders team and developing a whole new intensive home treatment programme
Main duties of the job
The Eating Disorder Specialist post holder will work alongside a team assessing and treating adolescents with complex eating disorders and co-morbid disorders in some cases. It will involve an element of liaison/ Triaging work and responding to urgent presentations.
About us
The current CEDS is a supportive and multidisciplinary team which works with the young people of Bedfordshire and Luton presenting with eating disorders such as Anorexia, Bulimia, ARFID and comorbidities such as depression, anxiety and OCD. We were originally set up to try to intervene early toprevent the need for hospital admissions, but with the current increase in referrals due to the pandemic, following the lockdowns/closure of schools many of our young people are presenting acutely unwell, hence the additional recruitment to a new Intensive Home Treatment Service in addition to our Core CEDS Team.
We are looking for 2 full time, enthusiastic and experienced, Specialist CAMHS Practitioners to provide care to children and families affected by eating disorders, as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Eating Disorders specialist role will work with a multi-disciplinary team working with a range of eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating and purging disorder) and young people of different ages. There is also an element of outreach work attached.
The role will involve being able to travel between two sites Bedfordshire and Luton for the clinics as well as see young people in their homes, schools and other settings were required. Training and supervision are integral to this role.
We are willing to consider candidates who work part-time or job share arrangements.
For further details please contact
Lorraine Jewell, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Zofia Bronowska, Consultant Psychiatrist 01234 893300
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Eating Disorders specialist role will work with a multi-disciplinary team working with a range of eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating and purging disorder) and young people of different ages. There is also an element of outreach work attached.
The role will involve being able to travel between two sites Bedfordshire and Luton for the clinics as well as see young people in their homes, schools and other settings were required. Training and supervision are integral to this role.
We are willing to consider candidates who work part-time or job share arrangements.
For further details please contact
Lorraine Jewell, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Zofia Bronowska, Consultant Psychiatrist 01234 893300
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualification in Nursing, Child Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy, , Counselling Psychology, Social Work (see JD)
Desirable
- Postgraduate training in eating disorders specific therapies (e.g. CBT, CBT-E, family based treatment, IPT
- Relevant postgraduate qualification in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist assessment and treatment with children, young people and their families presenting high levels of complexity and difficulty, specifically including those with eating disorders.
- Experience of providing evidence based interventions for children and young people with eating disorders, disordered eating behaviour and associated comorbidities
- Experience of providing line management and clinical supervision
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of well developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS
- Specialist clinical assessment and treatment skills including emergency and crisis assessments
- Evidence of ability to lead, support and influence others
- Teaching skills, both in clinical setting and education centres
- Computer skills , including Excel
Desirable
- Specific trainings in CBT treatment protocols
Knowledge
Essential
- A high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback
- Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS
- Specific knowledge of pertinent issues for CAMHS
- An awareness of different research methods
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualification in Nursing, Child Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy, , Counselling Psychology, Social Work (see JD)
Desirable
- Postgraduate training in eating disorders specific therapies (e.g. CBT, CBT-E, family based treatment, IPT
- Relevant postgraduate qualification in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist assessment and treatment with children, young people and their families presenting high levels of complexity and difficulty, specifically including those with eating disorders.
- Experience of providing evidence based interventions for children and young people with eating disorders, disordered eating behaviour and associated comorbidities
- Experience of providing line management and clinical supervision
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of well developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS
- Specialist clinical assessment and treatment skills including emergency and crisis assessments
- Evidence of ability to lead, support and influence others
- Teaching skills, both in clinical setting and education centres
- Computer skills , including Excel
Desirable
- Specific trainings in CBT treatment protocols
Knowledge
Essential
- A high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback
- Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS
- Specific knowledge of pertinent issues for CAMHS
- An awareness of different research methods
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.
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.
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).
