Clinical Lead CAMHS – Community Eating Disorders (CYP)
We are looking for a full time Clinical Lead who is a systemic psychotherapist with substantial experience of treating eating disorders to join our well established NELFT London Community Eating Disorder Service.
The successful candidate will play a lead role in shaping the ongoing development of the service and the team, including identifying and responding to new opportunities and further developing our clinical pathways. In line with the NELFT vision, they will be committed to developing a service that provides good quality care for service users and their families, delivered by a skilled and committed team, as well as ensuring the work environment is inclusive, innovative and supportive.
Responsibilities
* In collaboration with NELFT EDS Service Lead and senior clinical and medical colleagues, provide leadership, promote initiative, creativity and motivation to ensure staff personal development and training needs are addressed.
* Coordinate the implementation of service developments and changes, ensuring all operational implications are considered and disruption to services is minimised.
* Participate or lead in the development of an effective team and the development of productive working relationships throughout the Trust.
* Actively promote integrated health professional working internally and externally.
* Facilitate the development of a positive and supportive team culture by taking responsibility for dealing effectively with potential conflict.
* Work closely with the Strategic lead, Team Manager, CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrists and senior clinical colleagues, alongside the wider team.
* Be accountable for the ongoing development and delivery of a comprehensive community Eating Disorder Service for CYP, including the intensive community treatment pathway.
* Maintain effective working relationships with key external stakeholders, including primary care colleagues, the North Central and East London CYP Eating Disorder Provider Collaborative, the ICBs and other statutory and voluntary agencies.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive two‑week induction which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop‑in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement for Outer London – 15% of basic salary, with a minimum of £4,551 and a maximum of £5,735, pro rata for part time staff.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Rory Harnett
Job title: Service and Strategic Lead
Email address: rory.harnett@nelft.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 0300 555 1216
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