Job summaryTo support and enhance the professional psychological care of service users withinthe Adult Eating Disorder Service as part of a multi-disciplinary team SEDS (Specialist Eating Disorders Service).
To provide psychological assessment and psychological interventions(e.g. protocol CBT-T)under the supervision of the Clinical psychologist, working according to a plan agreed with the Lead Clinical psychologist and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.
To work with the SEDS team for our service users in their respective geographical areas. SEDS is a regional service covering South Yorkshire (Sheffield hubs and regional spokes within Barnsley, Rotherham & Doncaster). Working with patients attending clinics, in community, day-service and inpatient settings and in their own homes.
Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. If you hold a visa which allows you to work in the UK, you are welcome to apply for this role however our policy requires you to have at least 12 months on your visa at commencement of your employment for training and operational reasons. This means that you need at least 15 months right to work in the UK at the point of application to enable employment checks to be undertaken.In order for your application to process, where applicable you are required to supply your sharecode.
Main duties of the jobTo contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post-holder's professional and service manager(s).
To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice in psychology across the service, by continuing to develop the skills of a reflexive and reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal, and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the field of clinical psychology and related disciplines.
To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry, recording and report writing in accordance with professional codes of practice of the BPS and Trust policies and procedures.
To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues.
To attend and contribute to relevant professional meetings.
To develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues within Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and in the statutory and voluntary services with the aim of promoting high standards of care and clinical practice.
About usWe are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.
It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of
If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We are very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.
Job responsibilitiesTo contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post-holders professional and service manager(s).
To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice in psychology across the service, by continuing to develop the skills of a reflexive and reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal, and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the field of clinical psychology and related disciplines.
To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry, recording and report writing in accordance with professional codes of practice of the BPS and Trust policies and procedures.
To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues.
To attend and contribute to relevant professional meetings.
To develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues within Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and in the statutory and voluntary services with the aim of promoting high standards of care and clinical practice.
ClinicalTo be required to work on a frequent basis with people with Eating Disorders.
To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of service users, including the use of self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the persons care under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologist.
To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a service users problems, under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologist, in clinic, community, home and inpatient settings.
To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups
To work with other staff to assess service users and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews
Where required, to attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.
To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all users of the service, across all settings where care takes place.
Teaching, training and supervisionTo receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines
To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties
To contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care.
Service DevelopmentTo assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required.
To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.
Research and service evaluationTo assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.
To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.
To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist the qualified clinical psychologist in evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members
Working EnvironmentFrequent requirement to travel on occasion to community bases.
The job role will involve working in situations where there may be occasional verbal abuse from service users carers and the general public.
Person SpecificationKnowledge- Communication Skills
- Ability to demonstrate understanding & apply Psychological Knowledge in relation to Eating Disorders
Training- Psychology Degree 2:1 & eligible for GBR
- Additional Relevant Training
Experience- Experience of working with people with mental health or related difficulties
- Additional Relevant Experience e.g. working with Eating Disorders
Other- Ability to travel to regional sites
- Ability to Drive & Access to vehicle
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. 