We are a well-established and dynamic Community Eating Disorder Service delivering evidence-based care and treatment to young people aged 8-18 and their families. We are very proud of our team and the service we provide and are committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives. We have strong links with local CAMHS and paediatric teams across the GM network and are committed to individual and team development. We are pleased to announce an opening for a dedicated and proactive B6 mental health practitioner to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. Please refer to the job description and person specification which inform the scope of the role and highlight the core skills, knowledge and experience you need. Full and part time working hours would be considered.
The post-holder will be supported via mentoring and supervision from senior colleagues to provide specialist assessment of young people with eating disorders and to offer evidence-based treatment interventions. The post holder will be a member of the multi-disciplinary Community Eating Disorder Service and will hold a small caseload of patients as well as being expected to work alongside and support other team members. Liaison with external services and contributing to clinical meetings with other professionals is an integral aspect of the role.
Responsibilities
Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to assess and treat young people with eating disorders. Maintain a small caseload and provide evidence-based interventions, while participating in clinical meetings and liaising with external services.
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester – Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
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