Overview
The post holder will work within an exciting pilot service - "Aspire", which is an Intensive Day and Virtual Service, within the CAMHS Eating Disorder Pathway as part of a targeted team of mental health professionals in delivering an effective service. The service is part of a regional pilot, which has been funded by the East of England NHS Provider Collaborative. The service will take on up to 4 young people at anytime. There may also be some capacity to support the core Community Eating Disorder Service.
Responsibilities
* The principal role is in partnership with young people with an eating disorder, their families and carers, to assess, plan and offer intensive, evidence-based episodes of care and treatments to all eating disorder presentations and co-morbidities.
* To provide care to children and families affected by eating disorders, as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* To provide effective leadership, expertise, advice and support to the service and ensure the provision of high quality care to children and families.
* To act as a role model and highly competent practitioner.
* To act as a designated resource to children and families, and other professionals caring for them.
* To facilitate the development of the eating disorders service, as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* To promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence based practice.
Service focus
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people\'s lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
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