Job summary
We are looking for a compassionate and approachable Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our team within the eating disorders
service. You will provide specialist psychology therapy service and
evidence-based treatment across inpatient, day program and outpatient services
for patients receiving eating disorder treatment at the Nightingale Hospital.
You will manage a caseload of patients, deliver
group sessions to patients and their families as part of the therapy program
and will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team as the Senior Psychologist and support a Band 7 Specialist Eating Disorder Therapist. The therapy team
currently consists of a specialist eating disorder therapist, specialist
dietitian, occupational therapist and EDU Therapy Lead.
Main duties of the job
1.1
To provide
specialist and comprehensive psychological assessments for adult inpatients and
day patients receiving treatment at the Nightingale Hospital in order to
develop, deliver and recommend interventions as appropriate. This involves
supporting patients assessed as high physical and psychiatric risk
1.2
Provide
individual and group therapy to patients, providing a high standard of
care and demonstrating best and innovative practice in line with NICE
recommended and evidence-based psychological therapy e.g. CBT-ED, MANTRA or
SSCM
About us
Nightingale
Hospital is the only private mental health hospital in Central London, with
over 30 years experience in delivering specialised, evidence-based treatments
in outpatient, day patient and inpatient settings. Our dedicated team of
specialists are committed to the diagnosis and treatment of all types of mental
health conditions, including eating disorders and addictions. Conveniently
located, we are a two-minute walk from Marylebone main line and Underground
stations, and within a ten-minute walk of Baker Street and Edgware Road
Underground stations.
The eating
disorders unit is a 9-bed inpatient unit, with up to 5-day patients attending.
We have a specialist team which supports an innovative group program which
combines psychology, skill driven and wellbeing groups to meet the needs of our
patients in line with NICE guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To plan and deliver psychoeducation groups and process groups
Willingness to participate in the delivery of presentations to a wide audience on topics related to Eating Disorders
To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options, accounting for theoretical and therapeutic modals and complex factors which may shape the historical and developmental processes of individuals and their families
To undertake risk assessment and risk management for patients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management
To facilitate the involvement and support of carers and or family members in treatment programs as indicated, including carer support groups
Job description
Job responsibilities
To plan and deliver psychoeducation groups and process groups
Willingness to participate in the delivery of presentations to a wide audience on topics related to Eating Disorders
To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options, accounting for theoretical and therapeutic modals and complex factors which may shape the historical and developmental processes of individuals and their families
To undertake risk assessment and risk management for patients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management
To facilitate the involvement and support of carers and or family members in treatment programs as indicated, including carer support groups
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Doctorate in Counselling/Clinical Psychology or equivalent
- Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence and experience of working within an eating disorder service
- Evidence and experience of working within a mental health service
- Experience of working autonomously and cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience working with individuals and groups with a range of complex presentations in an inpatient and/or day patient setting
- Demonstrable skills and experience in relation to conducting clinical assessments, including the management of risk
- Experience in the development of psychology services
- Knowledge of professional code of conduct for the HCPC and applies this in practice
Desirable
- Further specialism and training in MANTRA, CBT-E, body image and/or DBT
- Clinical supervisory skills
- Prior experience within a private healthcare environment
- At least two years experience working in and eating disorders unit or day care service
- Evidence of participation in audit/quality improvement
- Experience running a carer support group
- Ability to deliver presentations/promotions to other professionals
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Doctorate in Counselling/Clinical Psychology or equivalent
- Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence and experience of working within an eating disorder service
- Evidence and experience of working within a mental health service
- Experience of working autonomously and cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience working with individuals and groups with a range of complex presentations in an inpatient and/or day patient setting
- Demonstrable skills and experience in relation to conducting clinical assessments, including the management of risk
- Experience in the development of psychology services
- Knowledge of professional code of conduct for the HCPC and applies this in practice
Desirable
- Further specialism and training in MANTRA, CBT-E, body image and/or DBT
- Clinical supervisory skills
- Prior experience within a private healthcare environment
- At least two years experience working in and eating disorders unit or day care service
- Evidence of participation in audit/quality improvement
- Experience running a carer support group
- Ability to deliver presentations/promotions to other professionals
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).
