Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a psychological therapist to join our compassionate and supportive community eating disorders team for adults. The post holder will provide highly specialist psychological work and contribute to the assessment, formulation and delivery of evidence based psychological treatments, both individual and group, for people with eating disorders and their families, as part of an MDT approach.
The post holder will also contribute to our FREED pathway, which is an early intervention pathway for those with eating difficulties. This will be a varied role working as part of a multidisciplinary team and with professionals across agencies.
Whilst prior experience of working with eating disorders is of course beneficial, we would be keen to hear from anybody with transferable skills and enthusiasm for the field. As a service we are very committed to the development of our staff with training and development. Training and support will be provided to develop skills in working with people who have an eating disorder. We would welcome applications from newly qualified clinicians and from those who may be about to finish their training.
Main duties of the job
We are multi-disciplinary team, with psychological therapy being a central part in this. The main component of the role will be in providing high quality, evidence based psychological interventions (both on a 1-1 and in group format) to clients and their carers/families who are referred to the eating disorder service.
We offer a range of psychological therapies, including CBT, MANTRA, CAT, CFT, and IPT. As part of this, you will assess and manage risk, and liaise with other members of the MDT and other teams as needed. You will also join our FREED mini-team, and part of your case load will be dedicated to delivering therapy to those on our FREED pathway. Alongside working directly with individuals who have an eating disorder, there will be opportunities to work with loved ones/ family members, including facilitating our skills group for loved ones.
You will be required to work as part of and contribute to the multi-disciplinary team, which also includes a psychiatrist, dietitians, support worker, and a physician associate, alongside psychological therapists. There will be opportunities to develop skills by working with other colleagues as appropriate.
You will also be required to contribute to the evaluation of the service by participating in service-related audit, research and evaluation projects.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide specialist psychological assessments of new referrals to the service of clients presenting with emotional distress and challenging behaviours as a result of their eating disorder and other difficulties through the application of knowledge and skills in psychological assessment and intervention acquired, post qualification experience and clinical supervision.
- To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- To develop treatment plans and involve other team members in treatment plans as appropriate.
- To act as case manager for clients accepted into the service for treatment taking full clinical responsibility for clients on his/her caseload.
- To maintain a defined caseload and to use judgement in formulation and implementation of highly specialised plans for the clients care and to design and implement specific evidence-based therapy programmes drawn from evidence based models of therapy for eating disorders and to evaluate these plans of care.
- To provide highly specialist knowledge/advice to clients with an eating disorder including information regarding physiological implications of an eating disorder.
- To undertake risk assessment and risk management of all clients.
- To be aware of the serious physical health risks associated with eating disorders and to take appropriate action to monitor the physical health of clients in conjunction with the clients GP and other professionals in the Primary Health Care team.
- To have experience of and utilise appropriately a variety of therapeutic skills and approaches with clients.
- To provide reports of work undertaken with clients.
- To maintain up to date clinical records, ensuring client confidentiality is maintained.
- To ensure clinical practice is based on research evidence and to participate in clinically relevant research projects and audits within the service.
- To maintain support to clients and carers, encouraging full contribution to the Care Programme Approach where applicable.
- To act as a gatekeeper to inpatient eating disorder unit/s, refer as appropriate and attend Care Programme Approach meetings as required.
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide specialist psychological assessments of new referrals to the service of clients presenting with emotional distress and challenging behaviours as a result of their eating disorder and other difficulties through the application of knowledge and skills in psychological assessment and intervention acquired, post qualification experience and clinical supervision.
- To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- To develop treatment plans and involve other team members in treatment plans as appropriate.
- To act as case manager for clients accepted into the service for treatment taking full clinical responsibility for clients on his/her caseload.
- To maintain a defined caseload and to use judgement in formulation and implementation of highly specialised plans for the clients care and to design and implement specific evidence-based therapy programmes drawn from evidence based models of therapy for eating disorders and to evaluate these plans of care.
- To provide highly specialist knowledge/advice to clients with an eating disorder including information regarding physiological implications of an eating disorder.
- To undertake risk assessment and risk management of all clients.
- To be aware of the serious physical health risks associated with eating disorders and to take appropriate action to monitor the physical health of clients in conjunction with the clients GP and other professionals in the Primary Health Care team.
- To have experience of and utilise appropriately a variety of therapeutic skills and approaches with clients.
- To provide reports of work undertaken with clients.
- To maintain up to date clinical records, ensuring client confidentiality is maintained.
- To ensure clinical practice is based on research evidence and to participate in clinically relevant research projects and audits within the service.
- To maintain support to clients and carers, encouraging full contribution to the Care Programme Approach where applicable.
- To act as a gatekeeper to inpatient eating disorder unit/s, refer as appropriate and attend Care Programme Approach meetings as required.
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Qualified psychological therapist, with appropriate registration with HCPC / BABCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Further Qualification and training in recognised therapies in the treatment of eating disorders e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Enhanced, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering evidence-based psychological therapy to clients within an NHS mental health setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working with service users with eating disorders using specific therapies relevant to the treatment of eating disorders
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Qualified psychological therapist, with appropriate registration with HCPC / BABCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Further Qualification and training in recognised therapies in the treatment of eating disorders e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Enhanced, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering evidence-based psychological therapy to clients within an NHS mental health setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working with service users with eating disorders using specific therapies relevant to the treatment of eating disorders
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
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Manchester Eating Disorders Service
Gaskell House, Swinton Grove
Manchester
M13 0EU
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
