Psychological Therapist (Cognitive Behavioural Therapist)

Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital and Charity; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative community service is seeking a passionate Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to join a dedicated team focused on providing quality care for young people with eating disorders. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, allowing for professional growth and development. You will be part of a vibrant community committed to evidence-based practices and culturally-sensitive care. If you're enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people and families, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking service that values inclusion and diversity.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing specialist CBT interventions for young people.
• Ability to collaboratively develop formulation-driven understandings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based psychological treatments for young people with eating disorders.
• Contribute to assessment and formulation within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Experience with Eating Disorders

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Assessment and Formulation

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Relevant CBT Training

Job description

The Specialist Eating Disorders Service (SEDS, Forward Thinking Birmingham) is seeking to recruit a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist as part of its commitment to continue to provide an outstanding model of care & treatment for the young people (aged 0-25) and families of Birmingham.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic therapist who is committed to working with young people and young adults with Eating Disorders including ARFID.

SEDS is an established, ambitious community eating disorders mental health team. We are keen to drive forward service improvements through research, development, co-production, and co-learning in our specialist area. If you are ambitious, brave, and compassionate, there has never been a more exciting time to join our expanding team.

Forward Thinking in name and ethos, this is an opportunity to join an innovative service delivering quality, evidence-based treatment, and culturally-sensitive, recovery-focused, person-centred care.

We have strong links with the University of Birmingham, University of Warwick, and Kings College London (SLaM). We also work closely with charities such as BEAT, First Steps ED, and The Feeding Trust to co-produce initiatives aimed at improving access and enhancing ED care and treatment. We are committed to early intervention and are members of the FREED network.

The post holder will provide specialist CBT interventions and contribute to the assessment, formulation, and delivery of evidence-based psychological treatments for young people with eating disorders. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaboratively develop a formulation-driven understanding of presenting difficulties and needs.

While prior experience working with eating disorders is beneficial, we welcome applicants with transferable CBT skills and knowledge, as there is scope for development in this role. You will receive support, guidance, and opportunities for learning and development from within SEDS and the wider FTB Psychological Therapy community. FTB has a vibrant community of psychological therapists, and you will be warmly welcomed by colleagues across all therapist groups.

The service is part of Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, formed in February 2017 to provide high-quality physical and mental health care for women, children, and families.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services is a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership offering care pathways for young people aged 0-25.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work, promoting inclusion, diversity, and equality. We encourage applications from all community sectors who meet the role criteria, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Sheryllin McNeil
• Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]