CBT Therapist and Mental Health Nurse (NHS AfC: Band 7) - Eating Disorders - Derbyshire Healthc[...]

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in England is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic eating disorder cognitive behavioural therapist. The role involves delivering high-quality therapeutic interventions to clients with eating disorders and working in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree and experience in mental health care. Flexible working arrangements are available, and ongoing training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Experience working with service users with eating disorders and severe mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic interventions to clients with eating disorders.
• Liaise with Community Mental Health Teams.

Skills

Experience with eating disorders

Team collaboration

Good communication

Education

Nursing degree

Accredited with the BABCP

Tools

CBT techniques

Therapeutic models

Job description

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Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

Job overview

As an eating disorder cognitive behavioural therapist and mental health nurse, you will:

Work in our community eating disorders service in a joint role - as both a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and as a liaison with Community Mental Health Teams to provide high quality therapeutic input into the Eating Disorder Service.

• To be responsible for providing specialist treatment and services for people with eating disorders within the county of Derbyshire who may or may not present with another comorbidity, in collaboration with our multidisciplinary team.
• To provide detailed assessment and treatment alongside care management for service users as appropriate.
• As part of a mini team to offer eating disorder consultation to healthcare professionals in the Community Mental Health Teams and support joint working between the Eating Disorder Service and the Community Mental Health Teams.
• Work as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team for adults with a range of eating disorders.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines and Trust and Service policies and procedures.
• Utilise theoretical knowledge and clinical skills to support clients towards recovery.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Hold a caseload of clients with eating disorders delivering therapeutic interventions and acting as care coordinator if needed.
• Liaise with and offer eating disorder consultation to Community Mental Health Teams and other health providers.
• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team and will be expected to be a good communicator and a team player. Current interventions are delivered both face to face and remotely.
• If required, be prepared to travel to see clients and be flexible to meet the demands of the job.
• Maintain good working relationships both inside and outside the Trust.
• Be supervised by a senior colleague within the existing team and will also be able to seek a supervisor in respect to specific therapeutic models from the wider psychological therapy network.

The Trust has over 100 Psychologists and Therapists working in the psychological therapies department and has an exciting CPD programme.

In addition, there is also a well-established cognitive behavioural practitioner network.

Working for our organisation

We are a well-established eating disorder service looking for a dynamic enthusiastic Nurse Therapist or Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist.

The DHCFT eating disorder service was established in 2007 and is an expanding service which covers the City of Derby and the County of Derbyshire providing a high-quality community service.

Therapeutic interventions are provided to clients and their families and consultation and advice are offered to a wide range of staff.

The team currently consists of 2 Psychiatrists, 5 Clinical Psychologists, 6 Nurse Therapists, 6 Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists, 2 Occupational Therapists, 3 Dietitians and Administrators.

The team currently delivers a range of therapeutic interventions from CBT-E, Mantra, and Psychodynamic and Systemically informed approaches interventions are delivered both individually and in Group settings.

There are many opportunities to work jointly with MDT colleagues.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists are required to have a core profession, such as Nursing or to be able to demonstrate equivalence.

The Trust recognises the value of training you will be encouraged to develop additional skills in working with this client group and you'll be invited to attend the eight-day national eating disorders training run by the Maudsley hospital.

The service also works in partnership with a third sector provider to deliver practical interventions to clients and their carers to support clinical interventions. In addition, the service has a close working relationship with other eating disorder services, specialist inpatient services, gastroenterology and diabetes services.

In addition, the team works closely with Community Mental Health Teams and CAMHS eating disorders services to ensure good joint working and transitions of care.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Nursing degree and registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Accredited with the BABCP with a Core Profession (Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy) or equivalent

Other

• Have access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes or able to travel as required to meet the needs of the service. Please note not all office locations or client care bases maybe reached by public transport

Experience

• Experience of working with service users with eating disorders
• Experience of working with service users with severe mental health problems
• Evidence of working well in a team
• Experience of working with service users with personality disorders

Additional Information

Flexible Working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Disability Confident Employer

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email [e-mail] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

DBS Checks

The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.

This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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