Consultant Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Eating Disorder Team Lead, Stirling
We are excited to recruit an enthusiastic Consultant Clinical/Counselling Psychologist 0.5 WTE as Team Lead of NHS Forth Valley’s Eating Disorder team. The team offers Forth Valley-wide assessment and treatment to adults with a diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, or Binge Eating Disorder. The team works closely with CAMHS colleagues to provide an ageless service and manage transitions. The main aim is to treat and support people as outpatients, with treatment offered on an individual basis or as part of a group. The team has access to beds in the specialist Regional Eating Disorder Unit (REDU) at St John’s Hospital, Livingston.
The multidisciplinary team comprises a consultant clinical/counselling psychologist (this post), nurse therapists, dietitians, and psychiatrists. Evidence-based treatment is tailored to individual needs, and joint packages of care are often developed between disciplines. The postholder will provide leadership to the team, developing this in collaboration with the Clinical Director (Consultant Psychiatrist) and the Service Manager. Additionally, the postholder will operationally manage two part-time nurse therapists and carry a clinical caseload.
The postholder will be part of the Psychological Services Management Group (PSMG), alongside the heads of other specialties within the service. Responsibilities include managing waiting times within Eating Disorders and contributing to overarching Psychological Services initiatives. It is desirable for the postholder to work across three days; however, requests for other work patterns will be considered. Key meetings within both Eating Disorders and Psychological Services occur on Tuesdays.
Candidates must have experience working with eating disorders and a good understanding of issues currently relevant to NHS eating disorders services and NHS psychological therapies services. Proven management and leadership skills are essential.
Psychological Services within NHS Forth Valley are fully committed to staff wellbeing and continued professional development, offering a range of programmes. Please find our recruitment video here.
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