Job Overview
We are looking for a specialist mental health practitioner to join our Adults Eating Disorders team. You will have responsibility, in partnership with the Eating Disorders Day Programme Team Lead, for the operational management and leadership of the Berkshire Eating Disorders Day Programme. You must have a keen interest in the development of the Team and Service in line with innovative practice and evidenced based interventions. Alongside the Day Programme lead you will provide leadership, management and expertise to the Day Programme team, ensuring that the service provided is of a high quality and is responsive to the needs of the patient group. The post will be based at St Marks Hospital in Maidenhead, full time, working 37.5 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the team lead with the operational management and leadership of the Berkshire Eating Disorders Day Programme.
* Participate in service development and policy within the Day Programme team and propose policy or service changes within Berkshire Eating Disorders Service in collaboration with the Team Lead and Service Manager.
* Deputise for the Day Programme Lead as required within Berkshire Eating Disorders Service. Ensure that staffing levels are safe and contain the necessary mix of skills. Include, but not restricted to, day‑to‑day staff management for recruitment, induction, allocation, placing and supervising staff within the Day Programme.
* Assist in the implementation of clinical supervision of staff within the Service.
About Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our Values
* Caring for and about you is our top priority
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services
* Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Benefits
* Flexible working options to support work‑life balance
* 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities
* ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
* Free parking across Trust sites
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Clare Moran, Job title: Head of Service/Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Email address: clare.moran@berkshire.nhs.uk, Telephone number: 07929767597.
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