Job summary
A
rare opportunity has arisen for a Senior Practitioner with a specialist
interest and skills in systemic Family Therapy to join the CAMHS community eating
disorders team in Herefordshire on a permanent basis.
You will be
part of a multidisciplinary team who will support with clinical pathway developments
and responsible for delivering a service to Children and young people who have
complex physical, emotional and mental health needs.
As
a member of the CAMHS Community Eating Disorder Team rated OUTSTANDING
by the CQC and an employee of our Trust you will benefit from;
- Working within a supportive and valued team of
professionals
- High quality regular Line Management supervision
- Robust appraisals
- Access to learning forums
- Career Progression opportunities
- Flexible working, allowing you to maintain work-life balance
- Access to LGBT, BAME, Disability and Carers Forums
- Wellbeing and support programmes
- A wide range of NHS
discounts
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will
need to have proven experience working within a face paced environment,
demonstrate a flexible approach, with the ability to manage workload and
maintain professionalism during busy periods. The team offer a hybrid approach
to working with a mix of remote and face contacts offering flexible working to
successful candidates. You will have a strong passion for working with Children
and young people with Eating disorders and complex emotional and mental health
needs.
The
role will provide you with variety and no two days are the same. You will have
autonomy to balance and achieve the demands of the role and will need
demonstrate your ability to be responsive and flexible to be able meet the requirements
of the role.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team offering assessments and
will hold your own caseload alongside delivering Family Therapy and NICE guided
interventions for Children with Eating disorders to ensure best outcomes for
those accessing the service. You will require the ability to liaise with and
work in collaboration with other relevant agencies according to the needs of
the young person. We value strong, compassionate working relationships and your
personal and professional development.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
The post holder will carry continuing responsibility for the
treatment and management of a defined caseload of children and young people
accessing the CAMHS Eating Disorder Service.
Evaluate referrals, undertake assessment, systemic
formulation and intervention for children and young people and their families
with presenting with Eating Disorder aetiology.
You will use a range of treatment approaches eg psychodynamic,
behavioural, cognitive and psychopharmacological, as appropriate, within the
overall framework of the multi-disciplinary team.
Undertake risk assessments and risk management of
individuals presenting with risk of vulnerability, self-harm or other harm to
themselves or others.
Promote a service consistent with the philosophy of
child-centred care.
Contribute to and undertake clinical supervision sessions to
support clinical practice own and others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
The post holder will carry continuing responsibility for the
treatment and management of a defined caseload of children and young people
accessing the CAMHS Eating Disorder Service.
Evaluate referrals, undertake assessment, systemic
formulation and intervention for children and young people and their families
with presenting with Eating Disorder aetiology.
You will use a range of treatment approaches eg psychodynamic,
behavioural, cognitive and psychopharmacological, as appropriate, within the
overall framework of the multi-disciplinary team.
Undertake risk assessments and risk management of
individuals presenting with risk of vulnerability, self-harm or other harm to
themselves or others.
Promote a service consistent with the philosophy of
child-centred care.
Contribute to and undertake clinical supervision sessions to
support clinical practice own and others.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A current professional qualification (RMN, RSCN, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Psychologist)
- Evidence of continuous and recent professional development and post qualification training / studies
Desirable
- Relevant accredited courses e.g. Leadership / evidence based practice modalities such as CBT, experience in working with eating disorders
- Supervision and / or mentorship training
- Non-medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Experience in undertaking research projects / clinical audits
- Significant recent and relevant clinical experience post-registration
- Previous experience providing a service to children and young people within a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to demonstrate evidence-based practice
- Leadership experience / experience managing a clinical team
- Experience of working with patients with severe and enduring mental illness
- Experience of partnership working / liaison in inter-agency environment
- Able to demonstrate experience and skill in assessing mental health and risk
Desirable
- Experience in training / teaching and student assessment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of research and clinical governance
- Knowledge of the wider influences which impact on service delivery e.g. the commissioning agenda
Desirable
- Knowledge of managing change / conflict
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to support the learning needs of self and others
- Ability to prioritise work dealing with a complex range of agendas
- Motivational leadership skills and effective team player
- Ability to develop new skills and manage change / conflict
- Ability to work across organisational and professional boundaries
Desirable
- Teaching
- Skills to implement effective critical analysis
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A current professional qualification (RMN, RSCN, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Psychologist)
- Evidence of continuous and recent professional development and post qualification training / studies
Desirable
- Relevant accredited courses e.g. Leadership / evidence based practice modalities such as CBT, experience in working with eating disorders
- Supervision and / or mentorship training
- Non-medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Experience in undertaking research projects / clinical audits
- Significant recent and relevant clinical experience post-registration
- Previous experience providing a service to children and young people within a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to demonstrate evidence-based practice
- Leadership experience / experience managing a clinical team
- Experience of working with patients with severe and enduring mental illness
- Experience of partnership working / liaison in inter-agency environment
- Able to demonstrate experience and skill in assessing mental health and risk
Desirable
- Experience in training / teaching and student assessment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of research and clinical governance
- Knowledge of the wider influences which impact on service delivery e.g. the commissioning agenda
Desirable
- Knowledge of managing change / conflict
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to support the learning needs of self and others
- Ability to prioritise work dealing with a complex range of agendas
- Motivational leadership skills and effective team player
- Ability to develop new skills and manage change / conflict
- Ability to work across organisational and professional boundaries
Desirable
- Teaching
- Skills to implement effective critical analysis
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
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
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).
