Job summary
Are you interested in pursing a career in a child and young people service?
Are you passionate about helping children, young people and their families?
Are you looking for opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge working with in eating disorder services?
If the answer is yes to the above, then we would be delighted to hear from you
This role offers the chance to be part of a team who pride themselves on offering mental health services to children and young people within the community. The current vacancy is within the children's eating disorder pathway.
We have several pathways within the service offering intervention to children and young people aged 0-18. Working closely with family, carers and the professional system to achieve the best possible outcomes and support healthy transitions.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join the dedicated Community Eating Disorder Service (CEDS) which includes psychiatry, nursing, dietetics, psychologists, and an assistant psychologist. The team is part of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and the wider CYPS service within North Cumbria. We work closely with GP's, acute wards, in-pt services, other regional services, and providers. The Eating disorder team prides itself on delivering high-quality NICE-compliant therapeutic care to young people and families.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
North Cumbria Children & Young peoples services (CYPS) has several bases at either West of the County or East of the County.
We work mainly in the community seeing children & young people and their families within clinic's across the North of the County.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The several pathways within the service offer intervention to children and young people aged 0-18., who are struggling with their mental health, learning disabilities, eating disorder's, ADHD. or in a mental health crisis.
The Eating Disorder Service work as part of a MDT and provide
- Assessment
- Care co ordinate using CPA process
- Prescribe care for young people with complex eating disorders. Following treatment pathways.
- Deliver evidenced based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions.
- Provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies and the public.
- Work with the family/carer to support young person.
- The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team.
- Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by Clinical Lead and Team Manager.
- To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
The team has a strong development culture and seeks learning and leadership opportunities for its team members at all levels, including actively encouraging the development and promotion of the service through various initiatives. We also has a robust supervision culture, and regularly seeks out creative projects and opportunities for co-production with the communities it serves.
Appropriate supervision will be provided by an appropriate clinical supervisor, as well as from the other practitioners, and systemic group supervision. Those from specialist AHP disciplines can also access additional professional supervision.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 4th July 2023
Closing date : 18th July 2023
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The several pathways within the service offer intervention to children and young people aged 0-18., who are struggling with their mental health, learning disabilities, eating disorder's, ADHD. or in a mental health crisis.
The Eating Disorder Service work as part of a MDT and provide
- Assessment
- Care co ordinate using CPA process
- Prescribe care for young people with complex eating disorders. Following treatment pathways.
- Deliver evidenced based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions.
- Provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies and the public.
- Work with the family/carer to support young person.
- The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team.
- Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by Clinical Lead and Team Manager.
- To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
The team has a strong development culture and seeks learning and leadership opportunities for its team members at all levels, including actively encouraging the development and promotion of the service through various initiatives. We also has a robust supervision culture, and regularly seeks out creative projects and opportunities for co-production with the communities it serves.
Appropriate supervision will be provided by an appropriate clinical supervisor, as well as from the other practitioners, and systemic group supervision. Those from specialist AHP disciplines can also access additional professional supervision.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 4th July 2023
Closing date : 18th July 2023
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- NMC Registered or equivalent first level qualification eg social worker
- 12-24 months minimum post registration experience
Desirable
- Assessment & Mentorship qualification or experience
essential
Essential
- Experience of working with children
Desirable
- knowledge or experience of family work
Essential
Essential
- Knowledge of risk assessment
Desirable
- Experience or knowledge of working with eating disorders
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- NMC Registered or equivalent first level qualification eg social worker
- 12-24 months minimum post registration experience
Desirable
- Assessment & Mentorship qualification or experience
essential
Essential
- Experience of working with children
Desirable
- knowledge or experience of family work
Essential
Essential
- Knowledge of risk assessment
Desirable
- Experience or knowledge of working with eating disorders
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).
