Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a new assistant psychologist to join a highly regarded specialist children's eating disorder service (CEDS).
The aim of the service is to provide a comprehensive multi-disciplinary approach, with all young people care coordinated through this dedicated service. The team service model is rooted within a family-based methodology and uses the Maudsley approach as the core intervention. Additional intervention approaches include CBT-E, and other therapies as appropriate to individual presentation. The team is providing a innovative RO-DBT programme and a rolling Multi Family Therapy programme. The team are part of the QNCC-ED assurance network and have recently had a very positive peer review.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with the team to support the development of a flexible approach to the delivery of a Somerset wide CAMHS Eating Disorder service and working closely with other partners. You will provide a valuable contribution to the team by conducting clinical assessments and administering psychometric instruments as appropriate; being involved in service development/evaluation and audit projects; providing basic psychological therapy; and providing training.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To conduct specialised clinical assessments, including the use of psychometric instruments with young people who have eating disorders. This will involve judgments involving a range of facts or situations which require analysis or comparison of a range of options.
- To provide individual psychological therapy/support to service users, referred to the CAMHS CEDS Service utilising advanced counselling skills, cognitive-behavioural techniques and skills training. To be part of a therapeutic pair providing family based treatment.
- To use highly developed, persuasive, negotiating and education skills to liaise with mental health/other professionals/agencies as required
- To pursue relevant clinical interests by agreement with the Principal Clinical Psychologist in the CAMHS CEDS Team.
- To assist the Principal Clinical Psychologist in service development work, as appropriate.
- To contribute to the development of a projects including data management and analysis to aid service development.
- To design and undertake appropriate research and complex audit/service evaluation using qualitative or quantitative measures.
- To analyse, interpret and present data in appropriate formats, including reports and PowerPoint presentations.
- To assist the Principal Clinical Psychologist in the analysis and reporting of data relating to the activity of the CAMHS CEDS Team.
Please see JD for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To conduct specialised clinical assessments, including the use of psychometric instruments with young people who have eating disorders. This will involve judgments involving a range of facts or situations which require analysis or comparison of a range of options.
- To provide individual psychological therapy/support to service users, referred to the CAMHS CEDS Service utilising advanced counselling skills, cognitive-behavioural techniques and skills training. To be part of a therapeutic pair providing family based treatment.
- To use highly developed, persuasive, negotiating and education skills to liaise with mental health/other professionals/agencies as required
- To pursue relevant clinical interests by agreement with the Principal Clinical Psychologist in the CAMHS CEDS Team.
- To assist the Principal Clinical Psychologist in service development work, as appropriate.
- To contribute to the development of a projects including data management and analysis to aid service development.
- To design and undertake appropriate research and complex audit/service evaluation using qualitative or quantitative measures.
- To analyse, interpret and present data in appropriate formats, including reports and PowerPoint presentations.
- To assist the Principal Clinical Psychologist in the analysis and reporting of data relating to the activity of the CAMHS CEDS Team.
Please see JD for further information
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- First Degree in Psychology (1st or 2:1).
- Eligible for Graduate Basis of Recognition.
- Experience of working within NHS mental health services.
- Experience of working therapeutically in a clinical setting
- Knowledge and skills relating to psychological therapy.
- Engagement skills/an ability to make empathic relationships with people with severe mental health problems.
- Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
Desirable
- Training in psychosocial interventions (e.g. CBT)
- Post-graduate experience of research, audit and service evaluation.
- Experience of work with people with severe mental health problems.
- Experience of working in an eating disorders setting.
- Teaching/training skills
- Risk assessment skills
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- First Degree in Psychology (1st or 2:1).
- Eligible for Graduate Basis of Recognition.
- Experience of working within NHS mental health services.
- Experience of working therapeutically in a clinical setting
- Knowledge and skills relating to psychological therapy.
- Engagement skills/an ability to make empathic relationships with people with severe mental health problems.
- Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
Desirable
- Training in psychosocial interventions (e.g. CBT)
- Post-graduate experience of research, audit and service evaluation.
- Experience of work with people with severe mental health problems.
- Experience of working in an eating disorders setting.
- Teaching/training skills
- Risk assessment skills
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).
