Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team Milton Keynes Lifespan Eating Disorder Service. This is a specialist team providing evidence-based treatments for patients presenting with eating disorders and medical/ psychiatric co-morbidities, across the lifespan. The core purpose of the role is to provide structured therapies to patients presenting with a range of eating disorders, across a spectrum of severity.
Main duties of the job
It is Essential you have experience of working with Adults, some experience of working with young people would be Desirable.
We require individuals who have experience, knowledge and skills to deliver Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-ED/CBT-E/CBT-T). Additional therapies such as: Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults (MANTRA), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT ), Specialist Supportive Clinical Management, Family Based Treatment (FBT), Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (/FT-AN) would also help inform practice. Training in some of these therapy approaches can be considered as part of continuing professional development. There are also robust case management and supervision arrangements in place within the service and the Trust from clinicians within the eating disorders specialty.
We would welcome candidates with substantive experience of working within a Therapist role, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
You will also be required to contribute to clinically-relevant audit and research and will carry out relevant administrative duties. We will value and support your continued clinical and professional development.
About us
We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. Were always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for delivering evidence based therapy to a caseload of clients with eating disorders. This post is part of a developing service. Clients will be 16 and above but there may be a requirement to cover for colleagues across the age span and to develop skills in line with the service. Skills within CBT/ CBT-E/ CBT T, essential and FBT an advantage. Work with or knowledge of other therapeutic models such as MANTRA, CAT and TA will help inform practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for delivering evidence based therapy to a caseload of clients with eating disorders. This post is part of a developing service. Clients will be 16 and above but there may be a requirement to cover for colleagues across the age span and to develop skills in line with the service. Skills within CBT/ CBT-E/ CBT T, essential and FBT an advantage. Work with or knowledge of other therapeutic models such as MANTRA, CAT and TA will help inform practice.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in at least one therapeutic model pertaining to eating disorders - CBT-E/CBT-T/FBT
- An awareness of other models such as MANTRA/SSCM/CAT/TA/PSYCHOTHERAPY
Experience
Essential
- Some Experience working within an eating disorder team or service
- Demonstrate an understanding of the physical and psychological interface with clients suffering from eating disorders
- An awareness of both physical and psychiatric risk in an eating disorder setting
- Able to formulate robust risk assessment and risk management plans for patients
Desirable
- Awareness of MEED guidelines and assessment tool
- At least one year's post qualification experience in your therapy model
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in at least one therapeutic model pertaining to eating disorders - CBT-E/CBT-T/FBT
- An awareness of other models such as MANTRA/SSCM/CAT/TA/PSYCHOTHERAPY
Experience
Essential
- Some Experience working within an eating disorder team or service
- Demonstrate an understanding of the physical and psychological interface with clients suffering from eating disorders
- An awareness of both physical and psychiatric risk in an eating disorder setting
- Able to formulate robust risk assessment and risk management plans for patients
Desirable
- Awareness of MEED guidelines and assessment tool
- At least one year's post qualification experience in your therapy model
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).
