Job summary
B6 Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) - Eating Disorder (CYP)
We are looking for a qualified CAP to join the children and young person team within an established and innovative All Age Eating Disorder Service in North East London NHS Foundation Trust. This full time position is open to individuals who have completed the MSc Clinical Associate in Psychology course with an associated University.
The post holder will work closely with children and young people and their family and carers. They will work closely with the Eating Disorder MDT, management, clinical lead and other services/agencies. This is a great opportunity to join our highly skilled, dedicated and friendly team.
Successful applicants will undertake assessment, formulation and evidence based psychological interventions with young people with eating disorders and their and families. Interventions may include the facilitation of groups as well as individual therapy. You will work under the supervision of an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist.
Main duties of the job
Provide psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions to young people experiencing an eating disorder and their families, under the supervision of a qualified Practitioner Psychologist (clinical or counselling psychologist).
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary Eating Disorder community team and liaise with relevant external agencies to facilitate and enable psychological interventions
- Carry out risk assessments in relation to psychological distress and to ensure that risk formulations are integrated with interventions understanding contingency management and the use of risk indicators in mitigating against crises.
- Perform and interpret specific investigations, such as blood pressure, weight, hight, vital sign monitoring in order to manage the patient's clinical risk effectively.
- Ensure all patients have individualised care plans and that these are reviewed at appropriate intervals.
- Develop clinical practice and procedures that best support the well being of children and you people with eating disorders and their families in the community.
- Work with colleagues to ensure that specialist, professional, skilled clinical care is provided for patients and that this is adapted to meet their individual needs
About us
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.
They are:
We are kind.
We are respectful.
We work together with our communities.
These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941 - per annum, pro rata for part time
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust.
Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details on this vacancy.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust.
Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details on this vacancy.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MCAP qualification from a recognised CAP provider
- professional registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessing and treating Eating Disorder presentations at secondary care level
- Experience of formulating needs and identifying appropriate treatments
- Ability to work both independently and as part of the team
- Understanding of NICE CQC and DoH guidance
Desirable
- Work with complex eating disorder presentations
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of theoretical underpinnings of at least one evidence based psychological therapy, and ability to apply this in practice
- Awareness of the potential impact of discrimination & disadvantage on mental health
- Coherent understanding of how adverse experiences and environment impact on mental health and well-being
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills with service users, carers, staff and community partners
- Manage effectively exposure to distressing/highly emotional circumstances.
- Respectful and collaborative approach to service users, families, carers, colleagues and other professionals
- Awareness of diversity of cultural norms across the borough, and being able to respond to this appropriately.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MCAP qualification from a recognised CAP provider
- professional registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessing and treating Eating Disorder presentations at secondary care level
- Experience of formulating needs and identifying appropriate treatments
- Ability to work both independently and as part of the team
- Understanding of NICE CQC and DoH guidance
Desirable
- Work with complex eating disorder presentations
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of theoretical underpinnings of at least one evidence based psychological therapy, and ability to apply this in practice
- Awareness of the potential impact of discrimination & disadvantage on mental health
- Coherent understanding of how adverse experiences and environment impact on mental health and well-being
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills with service users, carers, staff and community partners
- Manage effectively exposure to distressing/highly emotional circumstances.
- Respectful and collaborative approach to service users, families, carers, colleagues and other professionals
- Awareness of diversity of cultural norms across the borough, and being able to respond to this appropriately.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
All Age Eating Disorder Service
The Orchards Health Centre, Gascoigne Road, Barking, Essex,
Waltham Forest/ Havering/ Redbridge/ Barking and Dagenham
IG11 7RS
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
