Systemic Eating Disorder Family Therapist Band 7

Sussex Family Eating Disorder Service are seeking to recruit a Band 7 Systemic Eating Disorder Family Therapist.

SFEDS works with young people aged 10-18 with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Atypical Anorexia Nervosa and their families, to support recovery through Evidence Based Interventions such as Maudsley Family Therapy models, group work, and CBTE.

You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team comprised of Service Manager, Psychiatry, Paediatrics, Clinical Psychology and Assistant Psychology, Systemic Psychotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing staff, Support Workers, Dietitian, and Social Workers with support from our administration team

The Service provides interventions across East & West Sussex and Brighton and Hove. We are moving to a hub and spoke model with Aldrington House, Hove as our hub/ headquarters.

We would welcome a conversation or applications from Systemic Eating Disorder Family Therapist who are currently in training (who currently have a core profession and are qualified but registration pending).

Main duties of the job

As a Systemic Eating Disorder Family Therapist, you will undertake assessments, diagnosis and deliver evidence based treatment in accordance with NICE Guidelines, providing family intervention to support the recovery of young people who are suffering from Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa.

You will manage a caseload you will work with out Tier 4 care providers and other internal/ external services who are supporting those open to the service. You will undertake training and support the wider MDT in training and understanding the systemic model and thinking in to their practice.

You will work autonomously and as part of the MDT in delivering a high-quality service in the community whilst supporting the delivery of meeting national standards. You should be organised, motivated and passionate about treating young people and families.

You will be supported by and work closely with the rest of our multi-disciplinary team.

About us

Working in Sussex

o Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoyed

o Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London

o With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure

We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the Care Quality Commission. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.

Other key staff survey results include:

o 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work

o 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team

o 77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles

See the attached 'Partnership Perks' document for details about our benefits package.

Job description

Job responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS

In order to be a successful Systemic Eating Disorder Family Therapist in our team you will be:

A Registered Mental Health Nurse OR Qualified Psychotherapist, Family Therapist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist

Comfortable in providing intervention and treatment for young people with eating disorders

Experienced in working with people presenting with mental health problems

It would also be advantageous if you have:

Experienced within an Eating Disorders team/ service

SPFT has a Flexible Working hours policy which supports staff to balance their work and home life. This must be applied for and discussed with your line manager in accordance with the policy.

All staff are requested to work 60% of their working hours on site.

This is a full time post, part-time hours can be considered Minimum 22.5 hrs per week.

MAIN DUTIES

To be involved in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with eating disorders in the community, to hold Lead Practitioner responsibility where the eating disorder is the prime diagnosis and liaise closely with other health care professionals to ensure a consistent approach.

To provide specialist therapeutic interventions as part of individualised treatment plans based on psychotherapeutic principles which are grounded in evidence-based theory and practice.

To utilise specialist skills in managing and communicating with patients, their families, carers and other agencies in situations that are sensitive, highly complex and may be emotionally distressing.

To evaluate and monitor client risk, on an on-going basis and to be responsible for appropriate interventions to jointly manage risk and to inform other agencies as appropriate.

To facilitate group interventions and deliver individual therapy as required.

To provide specialist advice to health, Social Services, education, voluntary sector and public on eating disorders and their care as appropriate

To generate and participate in research within the specialist team

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Contact name

Interim Service Manager Pratima Hurrymun, p.hurrymun@nhs.net or call 07471032027

Additional contact information

General Manager, All Age Eating Disorder Services SPFT, Jay Jameson-Allen, jay.jameson-allen@nhs.net. Call 07393140156

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised/accredited postgraduate level training in a psychological therapy
• Professionally registered as specified

Desirable

• Additional pre - and/or post-qualification training

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of specialist psychological therapy working with young people with an eating disorder
• A high level of competence in applying a psychological therapy to complex difficulties within the Care Group
• Experience of offering teaching, training and supervision
• Experience of delivering group interventions
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Lived experience of mental health issues

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Proven ability to establish, maintain and conclude therapeutic relationships with service users and their families
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation and intervention
• Ability to plan and manage a workload
• Ability to supervise and support psychological professionals
• IT skills including the ability to use electronic clinical record systems

Desirable

• Ability to teach and train others.

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aldrington House

35 New Church Road

Hove

BN3 4AG

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