Job summary
The Eating Disorders Lead Therapist will have full responsibility for their relevant specialism (Eating Disorders) within Nightingale Hospital. They will be required to:
Oversee, plan and manage safe and effective delivery of evidence-based group programmes in the Eating Disorders Service
Have clinical oversight of all therapies delivered in the EDU therapies team
Oversee, plan and manage safe and effective delivery of evidence-based one-to-one sessions offered by the therapies team -dietetics, OT and psychology/psychotherapy
Liaise between Therapies and other departments in the unit to ensure a seamless experience for users of the service
Prioritise continues development and quality improvement, including of the group therapy programmes
Work closely with the Head of Therapies and Hospital Director to deliver the above.
Main duties of the job
1.
Main
Duties
1.1 Through positive leadership maintain a
well-motivated and highly skilled team, able to provide high standards of care
and demonstrate best and innovative practice
1.2 To lead the strategic development of the
Eating Disorders group therapy programme and to implement new therapy
modalities and new modes of delivery
1.3 To manage caseload of patients including
formulating, planning, and evaluating interventions
1.4 To liaise with other lead therapists
regarding the functional areas under the Therapy Services umbrella
1.5 To promote a positive image of the Company
values
1.6 With the Head of Therapies, lead in the
recruitment and selection of highly skilled staff within the EDU therapies service
1.7 To ensure that the teams resources are
managed appropriately to maximise care and efficient work patters. This will
include tasks such as management of attendance, annual leave and the use of
extra resources
1.8 To provide clinical supervision as
appropriate
1.9 To provide managerial supervision as
appropriate, including monitoring and appraising the performance of staff
1.10 Take responsibility for updating weekly
programmes and checking all advertised programmes for accuracy on a regular
basis
1.11 Input clinically on complex cases
1.12 Deliver clinical supervision to team
members where appropriate
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.
Our company values are:
We are committed to providing first-class care to
our patients. Patient-focused care is at the core of everything we do
Protecting patient privacy and confidentiality, at
all times, is an integral part of our operations
We offer a supportive, caring and safe environment
to promote optimal space for healing and growing
We believe in the importance of involving families
and loved ones in patient treatment (where appropriate)
We are committed to developing new, innovative and evidence-based
treatment options for patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.Main Duties
1.1 Through positive leadership maintain a well-motivated and highly skilled team, able to provide high standards of care and demonstrate best and innovative practice
1.2 To lead the strategic development of the Eating Disorders group therapy programme and to implement new therapy modalities and new modes of delivery
1.3 To manage caseload of patients including formulating, planning, and evaluating interventions
1.4 To liaise with other lead therapists regarding the functional areas under the Therapy Services umbrella
1.5 To promote a positive image of the Company values
1.6 With the Head of Therapies, lead in the recruitment and selection of highly skilled staff within the EDU therapies service
1.7 To ensure that the teams resources are managed appropriately to maximise care and efficient work patters. This will include tasks such as management of attendance, annual leave and the use of extra resources
1.8 To provide clinical supervision as appropriate
1.9 To provide managerial supervision as appropriate, including monitoring and appraising the performance of staff
1.10 Take responsibility for updating weekly programmes and checking all advertised programmes for accuracy on a regular basis
1.11Input clinically on complex cases
1.12Deliver clinical supervision to team members where appropriate
2.Communication
2.1 Regular communication with the Head of Therapies to ensure smooth running of the department and the programmes
2.2 Creating an atmosphere within the therapy department that allows open and honest dialogue for development and improvement by the users as well as the therapy team
2.3 Liaise with Head of Therapies on resolutions of team issues
2.4 Supervise and coordinate, as necessary, in cases of emergency group cover within the ED unit
2.5 Attend regular staff meetings and other relevant meetings in relation to the role including the fortnightly Leads meeting and clinical ward rounds.
3.Quality
3.1 Build and implement evaluation measures for the Eating Disorders group therapy programmes to continually improve the service
3.2 To emphasise the importance of customer care and a positive, helpful and courteous attitude when dealing with users of Nightingale Hospital services
3.3 Through positive leadership maintain a well-motivated team, which strives to provide high standards of care and demonstrates best and innovative practice
3.4 Mentor new staff and take responsibility for new staffs inductions within the ED unit
3.5 Encourage therapists to provide presentations for the team and other staff on relevant topics relating to Eating Disorders
3.6Identify and lead on Audit and Quality Improvement in the EDU.
4.Training and Development
4.1 Support the Head of Therapies in ensuring mandatory training is complete, including e-learning and breakaway training
4.2 Regular performance reviews and carrying out annual appraisals for the staff in the Eating Disorders team, with the support of the Head of Therapies where appropriate
4.3 Identify areas for skills development both personally and within the team, and providing support or arranging training where needed
5.Health and Safety
5.1Report any health and safety issues to the Head of Therapies that impact on the immediate work environment or patient areas at Nightingale Hospital.
5.2 Be aware of any health and safety policies and procedures relating to the job and use of equipment.
5.3Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management practice in relation to mental health.
5.4Be aware of the fire procedure relating to the area and carry the fire alarm key
6.Other
6.1To recognise the importance of customer care and present a positive, courteous and
helpful attitude when dealing with users of the Hospitals services.
6.3To present a professional and efficient image at all times.
6.4To be responsible for reading, understanding and complying with all relevant policies
and procedures.
6.5To undertake additional duties, as and when required, as directed by your line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.Main Duties
1.1 Through positive leadership maintain a well-motivated and highly skilled team, able to provide high standards of care and demonstrate best and innovative practice
1.2 To lead the strategic development of the Eating Disorders group therapy programme and to implement new therapy modalities and new modes of delivery
1.3 To manage caseload of patients including formulating, planning, and evaluating interventions
1.4 To liaise with other lead therapists regarding the functional areas under the Therapy Services umbrella
1.5 To promote a positive image of the Company values
1.6 With the Head of Therapies, lead in the recruitment and selection of highly skilled staff within the EDU therapies service
1.7 To ensure that the teams resources are managed appropriately to maximise care and efficient work patters. This will include tasks such as management of attendance, annual leave and the use of extra resources
1.8 To provide clinical supervision as appropriate
1.9 To provide managerial supervision as appropriate, including monitoring and appraising the performance of staff
1.10 Take responsibility for updating weekly programmes and checking all advertised programmes for accuracy on a regular basis
1.11Input clinically on complex cases
1.12Deliver clinical supervision to team members where appropriate
2.Communication
2.1 Regular communication with the Head of Therapies to ensure smooth running of the department and the programmes
2.2 Creating an atmosphere within the therapy department that allows open and honest dialogue for development and improvement by the users as well as the therapy team
2.3 Liaise with Head of Therapies on resolutions of team issues
2.4 Supervise and coordinate, as necessary, in cases of emergency group cover within the ED unit
2.5 Attend regular staff meetings and other relevant meetings in relation to the role including the fortnightly Leads meeting and clinical ward rounds.
3.Quality
3.1 Build and implement evaluation measures for the Eating Disorders group therapy programmes to continually improve the service
3.2 To emphasise the importance of customer care and a positive, helpful and courteous attitude when dealing with users of Nightingale Hospital services
3.3 Through positive leadership maintain a well-motivated team, which strives to provide high standards of care and demonstrates best and innovative practice
3.4 Mentor new staff and take responsibility for new staffs inductions within the ED unit
3.5 Encourage therapists to provide presentations for the team and other staff on relevant topics relating to Eating Disorders
3.6Identify and lead on Audit and Quality Improvement in the EDU.
4.Training and Development
4.1 Support the Head of Therapies in ensuring mandatory training is complete, including e-learning and breakaway training
4.2 Regular performance reviews and carrying out annual appraisals for the staff in the Eating Disorders team, with the support of the Head of Therapies where appropriate
4.3 Identify areas for skills development both personally and within the team, and providing support or arranging training where needed
5.Health and Safety
5.1Report any health and safety issues to the Head of Therapies that impact on the immediate work environment or patient areas at Nightingale Hospital.
5.2 Be aware of any health and safety policies and procedures relating to the job and use of equipment.
5.3Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management practice in relation to mental health.
5.4Be aware of the fire procedure relating to the area and carry the fire alarm key
6.Other
6.1To recognise the importance of customer care and present a positive, courteous and
helpful attitude when dealing with users of the Hospitals services.
6.3To present a professional and efficient image at all times.
6.4To be responsible for reading, understanding and complying with all relevant policies
and procedures.
6.5To undertake additional duties, as and when required, as directed by your line manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of assessment, formulating and providing treatment to clients with eating disorders
- Experience working within an inpatient mental health setting as part of a MDT
- Demonstrable experience supervising an allied therapy team
- Demonstrable skills and experience in relation to conducting clinical assessments, including the management of risk
- Demonstrable previous management of a team
Desirable
- Conflict management experience
- Prior experience within a private healthcare environment
- Experience managing HR processes such as performance management
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Well-developed aptitude for self-awareness and demonstrable self-reflexive practice enabling the candidate to work calmly under pressure
- Ability to deal with a very challenging patient group in a positive manner
- Ability to identify and manage stressful situations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and manage the competing demands of a varied workload
- Ability to balance team working with independent initiative
- Good interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within the wider hospital teams
- Readiness to accept direction
- Fully IT literate (e.g. electronic databases/file systems; email and other electronic communication)
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification / Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
- Registration with HCPC and BACP, UKCP, BABCP where applicable
- Eating disorders related qualifications
Desirable
- Further specialism (i.e. CBT-E, MANTRA)
- Clinical supervision skills to work with psychology assistants and/or therapists on placement
- Other relevant qualification in Counselling/Clinical Psychology
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of assessment, formulating and providing treatment to clients with eating disorders
- Experience working within an inpatient mental health setting as part of a MDT
- Demonstrable experience supervising an allied therapy team
- Demonstrable skills and experience in relation to conducting clinical assessments, including the management of risk
- Demonstrable previous management of a team
Desirable
- Conflict management experience
- Prior experience within a private healthcare environment
- Experience managing HR processes such as performance management
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Well-developed aptitude for self-awareness and demonstrable self-reflexive practice enabling the candidate to work calmly under pressure
- Ability to deal with a very challenging patient group in a positive manner
- Ability to identify and manage stressful situations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and manage the competing demands of a varied workload
- Ability to balance team working with independent initiative
- Good interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within the wider hospital teams
- Readiness to accept direction
- Fully IT literate (e.g. electronic databases/file systems; email and other electronic communication)
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification / Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
- Registration with HCPC and BACP, UKCP, BABCP where applicable
- Eating disorders related qualifications
Desirable
- Further specialism (i.e. CBT-E, MANTRA)
- Clinical supervision skills to work with psychology assistants and/or therapists on placement
- Other relevant qualification in Counselling/Clinical Psychology
