Job summary
Are you a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist with a passion for supporting adults experiencing eating disorders? Our Community Eating Disorder Service for Adults (EDSA) are recruiting and would like to hear from you!
The EDSA is responsible for providing a countywide community service to adults in Somerset experiencing an eating disorder. This includes assessment and a range of evidence-based interventions (for example, the Maudsley Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults -- MANTRA, and CBT-based interventions such as Guided Self-Help, CBT-T, CBT-E).
We are an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, dietitians, psychological therapists, clinical associate psychologists, assistant psychologist and support workers. We have also fully implemented the FREED approach (see https://freedfromed.co.uk/), pioneered by the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, to enable rapid access to effective treatment for young adults presenting with a first episode of an eating disorder.
This is an exciting time to be joining the Trust, and the Eating Disorders Service for Adults, as we work to enhance the availability of care to all adults experiencing eating disorders in Somerset.
Main duties of the job
You will be working alongside the existing Principal Clinical Psychologist to provide clinical leadership regarding the psychological care offered to people experiencing eating disorders. This will include advice, consultation, supervision and training as well as service development, and direct clinical interventions to people with the most complex psychological needs.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines 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.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Doctoral Clinical / Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent.
- *Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Desirable
- *Relevant specialist CPD qualification or post-qualification training in psychological therapy (e.g CBT-E, SSCM, MANTRA, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, RO-DBT, Trauma-Focussed CBT, EMDR, CFT)
- *Management training/ qualification
- *Clinical supervision training
Experience
Essential
- *Significant specialist post qualification experience in the field of eating disorders
- *Experience of work across service settings and agencies.
- *Clinical and audit work within specialist area.
- *Teaching/training with range of staff and other professions.
- *Supervision experience with all grades of staff.
- *Working with clients presenting risk to self and/or others.
- *Experience of Service Development/Project Work
Desirable
- *Consultancy work in multi-professional settings.
- *R&D work in specialist area.
- *Experience managing Services
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Highly developed In-depth knowledge of specialist therapeutic interventions with the client group, including at least two subspecialty areas, underpinned by comprehensive theoretical knowledge.
- *Advanced assessment and formulation skills.
- *Doctorate level knowledge of research design and data analysis
- *Knowledge of legislation and its implications for clinical practice and professional management, including complex child protection issues.
- *Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the relevant professional body.
- *Knowledge of the role & functions of other agencies & departments.
- *Change and project management techniques
- *Effective communication with colleagues at all levels within the organisation and external organisations.
- *Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, service users, carers and relatives (as appropriate) remaining sensitive and empathetic.
- *Listens to others' views respecting and valuing individual needs.
- *Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities.
- *Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
- *Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team.
- *Ability to record and retrieve information on paper/electronic records as appropriate.
- *High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet.
Desirable
- *Understanding of Health Services Management and Policy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Doctoral Clinical / Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent.
- *Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Desirable
- *Relevant specialist CPD qualification or post-qualification training in psychological therapy (e.g CBT-E, SSCM, MANTRA, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, RO-DBT, Trauma-Focussed CBT, EMDR, CFT)
- *Management training/ qualification
- *Clinical supervision training
Experience
Essential
- *Significant specialist post qualification experience in the field of eating disorders
- *Experience of work across service settings and agencies.
- *Clinical and audit work within specialist area.
- *Teaching/training with range of staff and other professions.
- *Supervision experience with all grades of staff.
- *Working with clients presenting risk to self and/or others.
- *Experience of Service Development/Project Work
Desirable
- *Consultancy work in multi-professional settings.
- *R&D work in specialist area.
- *Experience managing Services
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Highly developed In-depth knowledge of specialist therapeutic interventions with the client group, including at least two subspecialty areas, underpinned by comprehensive theoretical knowledge.
- *Advanced assessment and formulation skills.
- *Doctorate level knowledge of research design and data analysis
- *Knowledge of legislation and its implications for clinical practice and professional management, including complex child protection issues.
- *Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the relevant professional body.
- *Knowledge of the role & functions of other agencies & departments.
- *Change and project management techniques
- *Effective communication with colleagues at all levels within the organisation and external organisations.
- *Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, service users, carers and relatives (as appropriate) remaining sensitive and empathetic.
- *Listens to others' views respecting and valuing individual needs.
- *Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities.
- *Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
- *Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team.
- *Ability to record and retrieve information on paper/electronic records as appropriate.
- *High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet.
Desirable
- *Understanding of Health Services Management and Policy
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).
