Job Description

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



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 Family and Systemic Psychotherapists who are currently in training who currently have a core profession and are qualified but registration pending.



This is a substantive post in the team. We will also consider applications from those seeking a secondment opportunity. Please ensure you have approval from your current line manager before applying if you are looking at a secondment.



As a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, you will provide a high quality specialist psychological therapy service, to young people, their families or carers. 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 ou r 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.

Working in Sussex:

Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoyed Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London 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:

70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team 77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles

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



REQUIREMENTS



In order to be a successful Family and Systemic Psychotherapist in our team you will :



Have a recognised post graduate qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy or equivalent.

Have an accreditation in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy with the UKCP.

Be comfortable in providing intervention and treatment for young people with eating disorders

Be experienced in working with people presenting with mental health problems

It would also be advantageous if you have:

Experience within an Eating Disorders team/service

MAIN DUTIES



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 generate and participate in research within the specialist team.



See attached job description and person specification for full details.



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.

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