Job summary
Band 7 Senior Eating Disorders Practitioner & FREED Co-ordinator - Adult Eating Disorders
Do you enjoy working with both adolescents and young adults? Interested in both individual and systemic approaches? Passionate about early intervention and improving access to mental health services? Wanting to expand your clinical skills and offer supervision and leadership to a small team as well as offer direct clinical assessment and therapy? Then this could be the ideal role for you!
We are seeking an experienced clinician (registered with the HCPC, NMC or BABCP) to work in our friendly service and focus on the continued successful implementation of the FREED pathway. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and passionate about working with a range of clients in the 18-25 age range (some of whom are difficult to engage) and their families.You will have formal training in one or more of the following evidence-based therapy interventions for adults with eating disorders: CBT-ED, MANTRA, and/or SSCM for eating disorders.
Main duties of the job
The role involves managing all young adult referrals and some transition liaison with our colleagues in the Child & Adolescent ED service. The Co-ordinator will join the 'FREED mini team' to track all referrals for 18 to 25-year olds and conduct an 'engagement call' within 48 hours of a referral being received. The postholder will endeavour to maintain the enthusiasm for FREED within the team and beyond (building links with relevant services and universities), through training and regular updates/liaison. You will provide supervision to qualified and non-qualified staff and work with the FREED champion to provide assessment and evidence-based treatment for FREED patients.
The role will require good organisation skills, creative thinking/problem solving, as well as leadership and passion. Ideally the post holder will have experience of working with people with eating disorders but we welcome applications from those who have worked in other specialities who can transfer their skills to an eating disorder service.
The post is substantive and is full-time (37.5 hours per week) but requests to work part-time hours will be considered.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
About our locations:
Springfield University Hospital, Tooting
Our largest, 19-ward site is in Springfield Village, created following our £150m investment into two new world class mental health facilities. A 32-acre public park, shops and cafes are coming soon. Close to shops, cafes and Tooting Bec on the Northern Line plus Earlsfield and Tooting rail stations and bus routes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To manage all referrals accessing the service via the FREED pathway, including initial triage and subsequent allocation
- To participate in and occasionally lead a weekly FREED Huddle in the South West London locality, bringing together all clinicians involved in the FREED service delivery
- To work as part of the broader multi-disciplinary team
- To provide specialist psychological assessments of new patient referrals to the service of clients presenting with emotional distress and challenging behaviours as a result of their eating disorder and other difficulties based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care.
- To act as case manager (care co-ordinator) for clients accepted into the service for treatment taking full clinical responsibility for clients on his/her caseload.
- To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.
- To maintain a defined caseload and to use judgement in formulation and implementation of highly specialised plans for the clients care and to design and implement specific evidence-based therapy programmes, including cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT-ED), MANTRA and/or SSCM (as appropriate) and to evaluate these plans of care.
- To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.
- To provide highly specialist knowledge/advice to clients with an eating disorder including information regarding physiological implications of an eating disorder.
- To undertake risk assessment and risk management of all clients as necessary.
- To be aware of the serious physical health risks associated with eating disorders and to take appropriate action to monitor the physical health of clients in conjunction with the clients GP and other professionals in the Primary Health Care team.
- To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, directly with clients, carers/relatives and other healthcare professionals complex and potentially emotive information regarding the clients difficulties, treatment and prognosis.
- To have experience of and utilise therapeutic skills and approaches as appropriate with clients. To be able to reformulate the problems and difficulties on a regular basis with the client, family members and anyone else involved in the care and adjust the theray plan accordingly
- To provide reports of work undertaken with clients.
- To maintain up to date clinical records, ensuring client confidentiality is maintained.
- To develop and report on treatment plans and progress reports as appropriate.
- To ensure clinical practice is based on research evidence and to participate in clinically relevant research projects and audits within the service.
- To maintain support to clients and carers, encouraging full contribution to the Care Programme Approach.
- To undertake teaching to other members of the MDT and to outside professional groups, including the locally based training courses where appropriate.
- To provide clinical supervision to members of the MDT.
- Lead and actively take part in comprehensive assessment, care planning, treatment and review of care in line with the CPA Process.
- Lead in the continuing development of a high quality service and contribute to local emergency plan, team risk assessment etc. that is underpinned by evidence based practice, care pathways / packages and NICE and DH Guidance
- Identify, assess and manage clinical and non-clinical risks / hazards in your area through the completion of the relevant risk assessments and the implementation of risk treatment plans for inclusion in the local and Trusts risk registers through the Risk Management department.
- Understand and utilise Health and Social Care commissioned services, demonstrating an empathetic approach of Fairer Access to Care Services
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To manage all referrals accessing the service via the FREED pathway, including initial triage and subsequent allocation
- To participate in and occasionally lead a weekly FREED Huddle in the South West London locality, bringing together all clinicians involved in the FREED service delivery
- To work as part of the broader multi-disciplinary team
- To provide specialist psychological assessments of new patient referrals to the service of clients presenting with emotional distress and challenging behaviours as a result of their eating disorder and other difficulties based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care.
- To act as case manager (care co-ordinator) for clients accepted into the service for treatment taking full clinical responsibility for clients on his/her caseload.
- To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.
- To maintain a defined caseload and to use judgement in formulation and implementation of highly specialised plans for the clients care and to design and implement specific evidence-based therapy programmes, including cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT-ED), MANTRA and/or SSCM (as appropriate) and to evaluate these plans of care.
- To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.
- To provide highly specialist knowledge/advice to clients with an eating disorder including information regarding physiological implications of an eating disorder.
- To undertake risk assessment and risk management of all clients as necessary.
- To be aware of the serious physical health risks associated with eating disorders and to take appropriate action to monitor the physical health of clients in conjunction with the clients GP and other professionals in the Primary Health Care team.
- To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, directly with clients, carers/relatives and other healthcare professionals complex and potentially emotive information regarding the clients difficulties, treatment and prognosis.
- To have experience of and utilise therapeutic skills and approaches as appropriate with clients. To be able to reformulate the problems and difficulties on a regular basis with the client, family members and anyone else involved in the care and adjust the theray plan accordingly
- To provide reports of work undertaken with clients.
- To maintain up to date clinical records, ensuring client confidentiality is maintained.
- To develop and report on treatment plans and progress reports as appropriate.
- To ensure clinical practice is based on research evidence and to participate in clinically relevant research projects and audits within the service.
- To maintain support to clients and carers, encouraging full contribution to the Care Programme Approach.
- To undertake teaching to other members of the MDT and to outside professional groups, including the locally based training courses where appropriate.
- To provide clinical supervision to members of the MDT.
- Lead and actively take part in comprehensive assessment, care planning, treatment and review of care in line with the CPA Process.
- Lead in the continuing development of a high quality service and contribute to local emergency plan, team risk assessment etc. that is underpinned by evidence based practice, care pathways / packages and NICE and DH Guidance
- Identify, assess and manage clinical and non-clinical risks / hazards in your area through the completion of the relevant risk assessments and the implementation of risk treatment plans for inclusion in the local and Trusts risk registers through the Risk Management department.
- Understand and utilise Health and Social Care commissioned services, demonstrating an empathetic approach of Fairer Access to Care Services
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in a core mental health profession (Cognitive behavioural therapist, mental health nursing, occupational therapy, clinical/counselling psychology, systemic psychotherapy) and professional registration (with e.g. BABCP, NMC, HCPC, UKCP)
- Formal training in CBT-ED, MANTRA, and/or SSCM for eating disorders.
Desirable
- Formal training in at least on other evidence based psychological treatment for eating disorders such as CBT-ED, MANTRA, or SSCM for eating disorders.
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience of working within a mental health setting
- Working knowledge of the Care Programme Approach
- Prior experience of providing supervision/appraisal to registered/un-registered colleagues
- The ability to act clearly in times of crisis and to act as a role model to team members.
- The ability to organise own work schedules and work to tight deadlines.
Desirable
- Knowledge & experience of specialist assessment, intervention/treatment of eating disorders
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in a core mental health profession (Cognitive behavioural therapist, mental health nursing, occupational therapy, clinical/counselling psychology, systemic psychotherapy) and professional registration (with e.g. BABCP, NMC, HCPC, UKCP)
- Formal training in CBT-ED, MANTRA, and/or SSCM for eating disorders.
Desirable
- Formal training in at least on other evidence based psychological treatment for eating disorders such as CBT-ED, MANTRA, or SSCM for eating disorders.
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience of working within a mental health setting
- Working knowledge of the Care Programme Approach
- Prior experience of providing supervision/appraisal to registered/un-registered colleagues
- The ability to act clearly in times of crisis and to act as a role model to team members.
- The ability to organise own work schedules and work to tight deadlines.
Desirable
- Knowledge & experience of specialist assessment, intervention/treatment of 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).
