A 12-month post as a therapist for children and young people with eating disorders, sitting in the East Cheshire 0-18 Eating Disorders Community Team at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Work centres on assessing, treating and supporting young people and their families, within a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, nurses and dietitians. It is distinct for its links with generic community CAMHS and training in therapeutic models including Maudsley Family Based Treatment. Applicants need a core professional qualification and national registration; secondment applicants are welcome.
What the job involves
- Provide assessment and diagnosis of eating disorders
- Develop and implement treatment plans
- Provide individual and group therapy
- Work with families to support their child's recovery
- Work alongside psychiatrists, psychologists and other clinicians to offer a range of treatment options
- Provide education and training to staff and the public
- Liaise with generic community CYPMHS
- Train in a range of therapeutic models, including Maudsley Family Based Treatment
- Contribute to research and innovation in eating disorders
What’s required
Qualifications
- Core professional qualification (e.g. RMN, CQSW, OT)
Registration & licences
- National professional registration
Experience
- Years of experience in an eating disorder or CAMHS mental health setting
- Applying a specific therapeutic approach in a clinical setting
- Skills in assessing risk and deliberate self-harm
Skills & knowledge
- Working knowledge of mental health legislation and policy (e.g. Mental Health Act, NSF)
- Understanding of child and adolescent development within the family context
- Interest in working with young people and families affected by eating disorders
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check
Other
- Demonstrates alignment with the Trust values (Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)
Nice to have
- Diploma-level qualification in a specific therapeutic modality
- Knowledge of or expertise in other therapeutic models
- Experience of group work and family counselling
- Experience in a mental health outpatient setting
- Experience in a specialist adolescent eating disorder setting
- Specific training or knowledge in treating eating disorders
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to young people (e.g. Children Act)
- Evidence of participation in research or audit
What’s offered
- Up to three weeks of induction training through the Prepare to Care programme
- Support to develop skills and knowledge alongside a team of experts
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
