Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary all age specialist Community Eating Disorder team. The successful applicant will support this innovative multidisciplinary team in delivering the latest evidence based dietetic support to clients, carers and families of adults. The team is committed to delivering the highest quality service to enable service users live the life they want. This opportunity gives the successful candidate the chance to influence the success of this innovative Eating Disorder service, AAEDS is therefore expanding its multi-disciplinary team and highlights a need for preceptorship roles to train in-house. This role for Trainee CBT Therapist within AAEDS to include participating and attending NHSE funded 2 year post graduate diploma in CBT-ED; under supervision whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. The training will equip the post-holder to provide interventions for adults with Eating Disorders. The post-holder will attend all taught and self-study days required by UCL, as specified within the CBT-ED curriculum and work in the AAEDS for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills. You will be expected to attend UCL's training for 2 days in the first month then once per week Tuesdays in the first year then Mondays on the second year.
Role responsibilities
* Participate in and attend NHSE funded 2 year post graduate diploma in CBT-ED under supervision while undertaking training for this role.
* Provide interventions for adults with Eating Disorders as part of the training and in the AAEDS setting.
* Attend all taught and self-study days required by UCL, as specified within the CBT-ED curriculum, and apply newly developed skills in the AAEDS context.
* Comply with the training schedule: two UCL training days in the first month, once per week on Tuesdays in the first year, and Mondays in the second year.
Working for our organisation
Our Values 2025 - 2030
* We are kind.
* We are respectful.
* We work together with our communities.
These values help us strive to provide the best care by the best people.
Induction and probation
Starting with Us: NELFT places great importance on welcoming new starters. All new starters join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and equipment allocation. The induction includes opportunities to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction is held at the head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period: This post will be subject to a probationary period.
Eligibility and sponsorship
At NELFT, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects and supports the diverse communities we serve. We prioritise applications from individuals living in our local boroughs and surrounding areas. We are seeking applicants who are enthusiastic about working in specialist mental health services, adaptable, enjoy variety, can work independently as well as thrive in a team. You will be part of a patient-focused service, providing a high quality, accurate and timely service.
Certificates of Sponsorship: Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, sponsorship is not available for all roles. Please check eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Use of AI
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Benefits
We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Highlights include:
* A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long-term conditions, and LGBT staff.
* A commitment to supporting work–life balance through flexible working opportunities; recognised as a Top 10 Family Friendly Employer by Working Families.
* Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to an employee assistance programme, psychological support, wellbeing conversations, and wellbeing ambassadors.
Detailed information about wellbeing and benefits is available via the provided link. We offer flexible working arrangements where possible, including job share or part-time patterns.
Armed Forces
We recognise the contribution of the Armed Forces community. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have supportive policies, guaranteed interview schemes for veterans, reservists and military spouses, and provide additional leave for Reservists to attend annual camps.
Join #TeamNELFT
Joining #TeamNELFT means joining a welcoming and supportive working environment. We are CQC rated Good and strive for an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway, providing community and mental health services to adults and children in these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff wellbeing activities. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and hold Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. For more information about NELFT careers, see the attached video.
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