Eating Disorders Clinician OT, Nurse, Clinical Associate Psychologist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities include the following:

Clinical

1. To provide a specialist clinical service in eating disorders, including initial assessment and managing an agreed caseload. This will include:

1. Participating in daily triage of referrals with other Team members where referrals are screened for suitability for assessment by one of the teams in ASERT or referral on to the most appropriate treatment in line with care pathway.
2. Undertaking specialist initial assessments, including risk assessment as part of the Scheduled Care Pathway. Reporting back on the outcome of assessments to the MDT and developing treatment packages based on a collaborative formulation of the clients needs.
3. Delivering evidence-based treatments including monitoring risk, providing psycho education and engaging and motivating clients in working towards agreed treatment goals. Ensure that all clients have a clearly defined and agreed collaborative care plan, designed to meet their needs and to provide the agreed intervention.
4. Monitoring the physical health and wellbeing of clients with eating disorders and liaising where appropriate with primary care and other SERT
5. Collecting relevant data e.g. PROMS to evaluate and review treatment at appropriate intervals using both clients self report and service outcome measures. Ensure all clients receive appropriate follow up and relapse prevention.
6. Working in partnership with service users and their relatives providing support where appropriate to ensure their engagement in treatment.
7. Case management and liaison with services/clients and any other agencies for those CYP who require transition between services.
8. Providing progress reports and maintaining effective communication and liaison with referrers, General Practitioners and other relevant professionals/agencies including in patient areas.
9. Maintaining appropriate health records as per the service and Trust policy.
10. Managing a caseload in line with relevant policies, using strategies to minimise unplanned activity.
11. Working with clients who have eating disorders and who require ongoing support to manage their needs.
12. Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and training sessions as required and directed.
13. Support into wards where patients are admitted for an acute episode of care
14. To participate in clinical and Care Programme Approach meetings outside of the Eating Disorders Service to provide specialist advice and facilitate cross-referrals.
15. To present and promote all aspects of the ASERT pathway, both locally and nationally.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

1. To be able to analyse and make decisions in relation to client and environmental risk and care in complex situations
2. Manage complex situations where analysis and interpretation of facts and a range of options are present

Management

1. To maintain effective liaison and communications within the service, the wider Trust and with external agencies. To attend monthly Clinical Governance Meetings and other meetings as required.
2. To maintain security and confidentiality of information in clinical records relating to clients, utilising the Insight system.
3. To actively promote professional development by participation in Peer Supervision and attendance at seminars and case discussion.
4. To participate in the process of clinical and line management supervision and annual appraisal.

Professional

1. To maintain registration with appropriate professional governing body.
2. To ensure that the health and safety of clients and staff is properly safeguarded in all service activity.
3. To maintain and develop personal and professional standards of expertise by continuing professional development.
4. To be aware of and adhere to relevant Trust policies e.g., lone worker policy.
5. To be aware and act in accordance with local and national policies related to child and adult safeguarding.
6. To ensure that legal, ethical and professional standards are maintained at all times.

Research and audit

1. To maintain updated knowledge of current research findings, NICE Guidelines and evidence-based practice in the field of eating disorders.
2. To support research opportunities relevant to working practice.

Training

1. To participate in the Team delivery of specialist training and education to Trust staff and other relevant health and social care professionals in line with the training strategy.
2. To provide support regarding the organisation of student nurse, OT or Social Worker placements as required.

Person Specification

VALUES

Essential

• RESPECT We listen to others, valuing their views and contributions
• FAIRNESS We ensure equal access to opportunity, support and services
• COMPASSION We show empathy and kindness to others so they feel supported, understood and safe.
• AMBITION We are committed to making a difference and helping to fulfil aspirations and hopes of our service users and staff
• ACCOUNTABILITY We are open and transparent, acting with honesty and integrity, accepting responsibility for outcomes
• PARTNERSHIP We engage with others on the basis of equality and collaboration

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• oThe ability to assess, analyse and interpret complex situations and information and act/react appropriately. oThe ability to assess and manage risks arising from a service users mental or physical health condition. oEffective time and caseload management skills. oExcellent team worker oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills to be able to effectively deliver therapeutic interventions. oAbility to work within guidelines agreed in clinical supervision and with reference to agreed policies and procedures.

Desirable

• oPrevious work with people with Eating Disorders oKnowledge about Family Based Treatments in Eating Disorders. oKnowledge about risks and maintenance factors in eating disorders. oRelapse prevention knowledge. oAbility to work under pressure. oAbility to work innovatively and to incorporate new developments into practice. oKnowledge of relevant legislation.

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• oFirst level professional nursing qualification. OR oDiploma/degree in Occupational Therapy OR oPractice Placement qualification within 12 months of appointment OR oRelevant Social Worker Qualification OR oBSc / BA (Hons) Psychology AND Clinical Associate Psychology (CAP) Level 7 Integrated Degree (MSc) OR Counselling Diploma (eligible for BACP accreditation)

Desirable

• oTraining in FBT / FT-AN. oEvidence of advanced qualification.

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working in a mental health setting. oExperience of working with clients with related difficulties e.g. depression or complex emotional problems. oExperience of managing a caseload.

Desirable

• oPrevious work experience (& knowledge) with people with eating disorders. oExperience of working with families. oEvidence of training others in a clinical setting in mental health/general/hospital/primary care oExperience of facilitating groups.

Other

Essential

• oThe ability to plan and manage a caseload and to link with the clinical skills of other Team members to promote best possible clinical care. oAbility to identify own training and development needs oThe ability to plan and manage a caseload and to link with the clinical skills of other Team members to promote best possible clinical care. oAbility to identify own training and development needs

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

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Community Health Centre

Winter Street

Sheffield

S3 7ND

Employer's website

https://www.shsc.nhs.uk/working-us (Opens in a new tab)