Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist CAMHS Eating Disorder

Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients. Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation. Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. Job overview We are inviting applications for a three-day a week Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, whose primary role will involve developing our Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) pathway. The role will include assessment, treatment, and the monitoring outcomes for this client group. You will be joining a busy CAMHS eating disorders team in Hampstead. This is an exciting, new role with opportunities for the post-holder to design and develop the pathway, as well as contribute to the wider teams learning about therapeutic interventions for ARFID. We would welcome applications from psychologists with skills that could be applicable to this client group, such as neurodiversity and EMDR therapy, but these are not essential. We are a friendly and innovative eating disorder team working with young people and their families. Our multi-disciplinary team includes clinical/counselling psychology, nursing, dietetics, psychiatry, psychotherapy, and family therapy, all supported by a friendly admin team. This is an ideal opportunity for a Clinical or Counselling psychologist with experience of working in eating disorders or child and adolescent mental health, and who wishes to play a key role in service development. We welcome applications from psychologists qualifying this year, and we can provide all the necessary supervision and support needed for newly qualified psychologists. Main duties of the job Developing the ARFID pathways alongside the MDT ARFID mini team and wider eating disorder team. Providing family-based treatment and CBT for ARFID to children and young people with eating disorders. Developing and providing psychoeducation to families of ARFID patients. Providing consultation and supervision to the team as appropriate. Liaising with other specialist eating disorder services to share and develop ARFID knowledge and best practices. Working for our organisation The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Person Specification Please see attached person specification for a full list, which includes: Education & Professional Qualifications Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 2000) as accredited by the British Psychological Society, or British Psychological Society Statement of Equivalence. Eligible for Chartership as a clinical or counselling Psychologist (BPS) HCPC registration Experience Experience of working with a wide variety of patient groups, across the whole life course and presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity. Experience of the application of clinical/counselling psychology in different cultural contexts. Experience in data collection, audit, service evaluation and research methods. Desirable Experience of working within a clinical/counselling psychology role with patients with eating disorders, providing specialist psychological assessment and treatment of patients, including outpatient and inpatient settings. Experience of working in a clinical/counselling psychologist service with children and adolescents with mental health problems. ARFID knowledge and/or experience. Family Therapy for Eating Disorders experience. CBT for Eating Disorders experience. Experience in oral presentations, working with people in groups. This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Covid-19 Vaccination Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible. Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities. Please note: Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job. Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date. Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements 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. Documents to download Job Description (PDF, 320.4KB) Person Specification Band 7 Psychologist (PDF, 224.6KB) Functional Requirements (PDF, 116.3KB) Allied Health Professional - benefits, about RFL, values and governing objectives (PDF, 939.6KB)

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