An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an innovative service as a Eating Disorder Team manager.

The post holder will work with a team of CAMHS clinicians and Consultant Psychiatrist as part of a Multi Disciplinary Team and be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust's Values in their day to day work.The post-holders will be a post-graduate qualified psychological practitioners (e.g. psychologist, family therapist, child and adolescent psychotherapist) or graduate qualified health care professional (e.g. nurse, social worker, occupational therapist), fully registered with the appropriate professional or regulatory body (e.g. HCPC, NMC).

Main duties of the job

NELFT have been awarded the Contract to provide CAMHS services across Southend, Essex and Thurrock in partnership with HCRG for the next seven years. We will be delivering services within a THRIVE model which is a collaborative approach with young people , families and partner organisations. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative new ways of working.

This post would suit clinicians with experience working with young people who present with eating disorder, adapting support for young people with neurodevelopment issues and working with the wider systems including education, social care, Acute Hospital and family/carers.

This is an exciting time to join the SET CAMHS Eating Disorder Service as we have recently been commissioned to develop and offer an Intensive Support Programme for young people to prevent Tier 4 admissions. In addition, we also are proud to offer ARFID assessments and diagnostic pathway. We are currently meeting all waiting time standards and offer an excellent package of care.

About us

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

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Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.

If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system.

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Degree or standard equivalent
• Experience of Leadership and line management

Experience

Essential

• Complex project management experience
• Experience of managing major change in service provision
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Computer literate

Skills

Essential

• Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
• Effective leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and non-verbal
• Ability to write detailed reports on present and

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Stapleford House

103 Stapleford Close

Chelmsford

CM2 0QX

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