Job summary
We are currently recruiting for a qualified, UKCP registered, Family & Systemic Psychotherapist for our hospital in Barnet, North London. The post would be suitable for someone with CAMHS experience who would feel confident about working independently but also enjoys close collaboration with multi-disciplinary colleagues within an inpatient setting. The position would suit a clinician who can be flexible, can manage the sensitive interface between families and the wider professional team and would welcome an opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the treatment and recovery of young people with this challenging illness.
Main duties of the job
The post- holder will be expected to work as part of a Tier 4 child, adolescent and young adult inpatient service providing treatment for patients and their families with complex eating disorders and other complex mental health problems.
The post-holder will be expected to contribute systemic thinking to MDT meetings and to provide special advice and consultation to assist in formulation and treatment. The post-holder will provide support and supervision to peers and junior colleagues and facilitate a reflective practice group for nursing and healthcare staff.
The post-holder would be expected to manage their own caseload (including contributing reports, attending meetings and keeping timely and accurate clinical records) and to seek advice and consultation as appropriate.
The post-holder would be contributing to the development of best practice within the service by exercising the skills of a reflexive and reflective practitioner, as well as taking part in regular supervision and appraisal.
The post-holder would also be expected to liaise with all relevant staff members regarding the care and treatment of patients.
The post-holder would work collaboratively with colleagues, including joint therapeutic work if needed to assist in engagement and treatment; they would also be able to communicate in a sensitive and skilled manner with patients and their families and support patients and families through the process of transition back to the community.
The post-holder would also be expected to facilitate a support group for parents.
About us
Ellern Mede is an internationally renowned specialist service for adolescents and young adults with eating disorders. Our expert clinicians offer both inpatient and outpatient treatments tailor-made to each individual. We offer short term recovery-focused treatment as well as high dependency intensive treatment for complex, challenging cases.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are currently recruiting for a qualified, UKCP registered, Family & Systemic Psychotherapist for our hospital in Barnet, North London. The post would be suitable for someone with CAMHS experience who would feel confident about working independently but also enjoys close collaboration with multi-disciplinary colleagues within an inpatient setting. The position would suit a clinician who can be flexible, can manage the sensitive interface between families and the wider professional team and would welcome an opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the treatment and recovery of young people with this challenging illness.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are currently recruiting for a qualified, UKCP registered, Family & Systemic Psychotherapist for our hospital in Barnet, North London. The post would be suitable for someone with CAMHS experience who would feel confident about working independently but also enjoys close collaboration with multi-disciplinary colleagues within an inpatient setting. The position would suit a clinician who can be flexible, can manage the sensitive interface between families and the wider professional team and would welcome an opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the treatment and recovery of young people with this challenging illness.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- <p>Post-graduate (Masters) level qualification in family and systemic psychotherapy recognised by AFT.</p> <p>U.K.C.P. registered .</p>
Desirable
- <p>Prior professional qualification and experience in another relevant discipline e.g. mental health nursing, social work, clinical psychology.</p>
Experience
Essential
- <p>Experience of working in a CAMHs service</p> <p>Substantial experience of working with children, young people and their families</p>
- <p>Working autonomously with families providing assessment and treatment</p>
- <p>Experience of working with complex mental health problems</p>
Desirable
- <p>Experience of working with eating disorders.</p> <p>Experience of delivering groups, e.g. parent or sibling groups or groups for adolescents.</p>
- <p>Experience of Inpatient work</p> <p>Experience of providing a culturally sensitive service</p>
- <p>Experience of supervising both family therapists and&nbsp; colleagues from other disciplines.</p>
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- <p>Post-graduate (Masters) level qualification in family and systemic psychotherapy recognised by AFT.</p> <p>U.K.C.P. registered .</p>
Desirable
- <p>Prior professional qualification and experience in another relevant discipline e.g. mental health nursing, social work, clinical psychology.</p>
Experience
Essential
- <p>Experience of working in a CAMHs service</p> <p>Substantial experience of working with children, young people and their families</p>
- <p>Working autonomously with families providing assessment and treatment</p>
- <p>Experience of working with complex mental health problems</p>
Desirable
- <p>Experience of working with eating disorders.</p> <p>Experience of delivering groups, e.g. parent or sibling groups or groups for adolescents.</p>
- <p>Experience of Inpatient work</p> <p>Experience of providing a culturally sensitive service</p>
- <p>Experience of supervising both family therapists and&nbsp; colleagues from other disciplines.</p>
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
