Job summary
All Age Eating Disorder Service- Central (Covering Preston, Chorley & South Ribble) Children and Young Peoples Wellbeing Network .
Specialist Eating Disorder Practitioner- Band 6
Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract
Would you like to be part of a service which is innovative, forward-thinking and committed to enabling people who are experiencing eating disorders to recover and discover their potential?We are seeking to appoint someone with a caring, compassionate nature, who are innovative, creative, flexible and highly motivated. Primarily you will undertake specialist assessment, therapeutic work and physical health care for people presenting with an eating disorder within the Central locality. You should be an excellent communicator and team player, with the successful applicant joining a dynamic multi-disciplinary team of professionals to provide assessment and treatment to children and adult service users and their families/carers. The team includes a range of other psychological professionals, nurses, dietitians and a Consultant Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Lead.
Main duties of the job
Existing experience in eating disorders across the age range is desirable but not essential, however, a keen interest to develop knowledge and skills in this field and a strong desire to help service users and families is vital. The successful candidate will benefit from regular clinical supervision as well as professional supervision, with encouragement to engage with CPD activities as appropriate.
The hours are 27 a week and we would be happy to discuss how these can be worked flexibly to fit with yourself and the service.
This is an exciting time and a chance to work in this specialist all age service - if this sounds like something you wish to be involved in, please contact those highlighted below who will happily discuss this further.
Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Clearance. As part of the pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to pay for their own DBS check at a cost of £50. Deductions will be taken from the first 3 months' salary.
As an EDS Practitioner working within the specialist EDS field, you will work within a multidisciplinary team and carry out a diverse range of duties. You will be required to carry out a comprehensive assessment of new referrals and participate in team discussion whereby appropriateness and need for specialist treatment is decided.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will hold and take responsibility for managing a clinical caseload of clients with complex needs and provide a range of recommended therapeutic interventions. Regular supervision should be accessed in order to reflect upon your practice and further develop your skills.
You will assist clients to address the underlying causes of their eating disorder that are often sensitive in nature, including abuse and past trauma. As part of your role you will be required to offer guidance and support to carers. You will also facilitate and participate in developing a range of therapeutic groups, this role will also include evaluating their effectiveness and providing clinical data / outcome measures as required.
You will be required to liaise with professionals from other services, offering guidance on how they can best manage the complex needs of this client group. In order to continually develop your knowledge and skills you will participate in a Professional Development Review, identifying your development needs and formulating a development plan with your line manager.
To carry out comprehensive assessments of complex clients referred to the service, using the nursing process. To evaluate the clients physical state, including blood pressure, weight and height. Accurately calculate the clients body mass index (BMI) to establish physical state/risk and assist in assessing the need for inpatient admission. To be aware of and follow the NICE guidelines when planning and implementing interventions. Assessing the need for alternative therapeutic interventions and providing this intervention. To provide evidence based therapeutic interventions to meet the complex needs of this specialist client group where there often exists poor motivation to change. To follow CPA policy and procedure, act as CPA care co-ordinator as required. To liaise with other agencies and health professionals and provide specialist guidance/advice when appropriate. To effectively manage and take responsibility for a caseload of complex clients within the specialist area of eating disorders. To actively participate in regular supervision.
To facilitate and supervise therapeutic meals, with a range of clients with eating disorders, whilst considering risk assessment and management.
To complete training for Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene. To refer clients to specialist eating disorder inpatient services as required. To maintain accurate client records, following record keeping standards, in line with LSCFT policy and the Data Protection Act. To meet carers when appropriate, offering reassurance and guidance on how to provide support in a way that maximizes positive change. To attend and participate in the Users/Carers Forum as required. To work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will hold and take responsibility for managing a clinical caseload of clients with complex needs and provide a range of recommended therapeutic interventions. Regular supervision should be accessed in order to reflect upon your practice and further develop your skills.
You will assist clients to address the underlying causes of their eating disorder that are often sensitive in nature, including abuse and past trauma. As part of your role you will be required to offer guidance and support to carers. You will also facilitate and participate in developing a range of therapeutic groups, this role will also include evaluating their effectiveness and providing clinical data / outcome measures as required.
You will be required to liaise with professionals from other services, offering guidance on how they can best manage the complex needs of this client group. In order to continually develop your knowledge and skills you will participate in a Professional Development Review, identifying your development needs and formulating a development plan with your line manager.
To carry out comprehensive assessments of complex clients referred to the service, using the nursing process. To evaluate the clients physical state, including blood pressure, weight and height. Accurately calculate the clients body mass index (BMI) to establish physical state/risk and assist in assessing the need for inpatient admission. To be aware of and follow the NICE guidelines when planning and implementing interventions. Assessing the need for alternative therapeutic interventions and providing this intervention. To provide evidence based therapeutic interventions to meet the complex needs of this specialist client group where there often exists poor motivation to change. To follow CPA policy and procedure, act as CPA care co-ordinator as required. To liaise with other agencies and health professionals and provide specialist guidance/advice when appropriate. To effectively manage and take responsibility for a caseload of complex clients within the specialist area of eating disorders. To actively participate in regular supervision.
To facilitate and supervise therapeutic meals, with a range of clients with eating disorders, whilst considering risk assessment and management.
To complete training for Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene. To refer clients to specialist eating disorder inpatient services as required. To maintain accurate client records, following record keeping standards, in line with LSCFT policy and the Data Protection Act. To meet carers when appropriate, offering reassurance and guidance on how to provide support in a way that maximizes positive change. To attend and participate in the Users/Carers Forum as required. To work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education/qualification
Essential
- First level qualification, RMN or equivalent such as Qualified Social Worker or occupational therapy
- Information technology skills sufficient to the undertaking of the post.
Knowledge
Essential
- An ability to think systemically and holistically.
- Demonstrable Knowledge and skills in evidence based needs led assessments, of highly complex and co-morbid presentations of children, young people, their families and carers.
- Demonstrable Knowledge and skills in evidence based therapeutic interventions relevant to the needs of this client group.
- Demonstrable ability to communicate to clients, their families and professionals se
- Good knowledge of legislation, acts and developments relevant to the field of child related work.
Experience
Essential
- 2 years Post Qualifying Experience in a related field.
- Evidence of an ability to effectively manage own workload and able to work autonomously.
- Working within a team and /or multi-agency arenas.
Other
Essential
- An ability to be flexible and innovative to adapt to the changing needs of the developing service
- Criminal records Bureau enhanced clearance.
Person Specification
Education/qualification
Essential
- First level qualification, RMN or equivalent such as Qualified Social Worker or occupational therapy
- Information technology skills sufficient to the undertaking of the post.
Knowledge
Essential
- An ability to think systemically and holistically.
- Demonstrable Knowledge and skills in evidence based needs led assessments, of highly complex and co-morbid presentations of children, young people, their families and carers.
- Demonstrable Knowledge and skills in evidence based therapeutic interventions relevant to the needs of this client group.
- Demonstrable ability to communicate to clients, their families and professionals se
- Good knowledge of legislation, acts and developments relevant to the field of child related work.
Experience
Essential
- 2 years Post Qualifying Experience in a related field.
- Evidence of an ability to effectively manage own workload and able to work autonomously.
- Working within a team and /or multi-agency arenas.
Other
Essential
- An ability to be flexible and innovative to adapt to the changing needs of the developing service
- Criminal records Bureau enhanced clearance.
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).
