Senior Eating Disorder Practitioner

This is a Senior Eating Disorder Practitioner role in the new Type 1 Diabetes & Disordered Eating (T1DE) Service. Based on very positive research & outcomes from pilot schemes in London & Wessex, this service aims to provide comprehensive & compassionate care for a complex & often under-served patient group. We are looking for a dynamic individual, who possesses a passion for service development & the provision of high quality clinical care. The team aims to: Provide education & raise awareness of disordered eating Ensure that access to appropriate psychological support is available for people Provide professional support & advice to primary care & specialist diabetes services caring for people with type 1 diabetes & disordered eating Assess & treat people most severely affected by type 1 diabetes % disordered eating who have the highest risk of a poor outcome (e.g. recurrent DKA, recurrent severe hypoglycaemia or persistent HbA1c >86 mmol/mol) via a specialist MDT clinic Support inpatient teams (both mental health & medical beds) caring for patients with T1DE This post has lots of variety with a strong focus on research, service development, clinical delivery as well as the team manager aspect of the role. - You will be a key member of staff in the Type one Diabetes and Eating Disorders Service which covers the whole of Cheshire and Merseyside area - As a senior member of the team, the post holder will provide and ensure the systematic provision of a highly specialised psychological service to people with eating disorders - The post holder will supervise and support the assessment and treatment provided by eating disorder practitioners and other clinical members of the Eating Disorder Team - The post holder will be expected to work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the Service CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries. Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall. We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you. CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Bronze’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS). Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. If your disability meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’ Please also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date). Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. CWP encourages and supports all staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.