Clinical Psychologist, CAMHS Eating Disorders

Clinical Psychologist, CAMHS Eating Disorders

Are you a qualified in psychology and seeking a new challenge in a challenging yet interesting & rewarding field?

We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist to join the Oxfordshire CAMHS Eating Disorder team based in Cowley. We invest strongly in staff development, offering training, supervision and specialist interest groups to support skills in interventions such as FT-AN, CBT (including CBT-E) and NET.

Staff wellbeing is central to our service. We are a highly supportive team, and managers work with you to ensure manageable caseloads and to help you develop special interests.

We will also consider applications from trainee counselling and clinical psychologists who will soon be eligible for registration with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) or BABCP.

• Work within a multidisciplinary team including Psychologists, Family Therapists, Psychotherapists, CWPs, Psychiatrists, Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists.
• Access a range of specialist clinics (e.g., LD, NDC, FT, ED) with opportunities for shared learning and expertise.
• Deliver high-quality specialist clinical psychology within the CAMHS Eating Disorder Service.
• Provide assessment, formulation, risk assessment and evidence-based care plans for children and young people with eating disorders and complex mental health needs.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies.

Most clinical work is delivered face to face, with opportunities for home working depending on service needs and diary commitments.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

For more information on the role, please refer to the attached job description.

We strongly encourage informal discussions. For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact:
Dr Sonia Bues - Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead - So Working days/hours:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8am to 4pm

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology including specifically, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• oRegistration with HCPC or equivalent
• Pre-qualification training and qualifications or experience in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
• Additional training in eating disorders specific intervention, such as FT-AN, CBT-E, CBT-T.

• Understanding of common mental health problems and how they may present in patients within community and hospital settings.
• Understanding of the need to use evidence-based psychological therapies, including CBT, and how it relates to this post.
• Knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
• Good organisational and time management skills, ability to plan and prioritise own workload
• Understanding of principles and methods of clinical audit, research and service evaluation.
• Knowledge of therapy/s for the treatment of children and young people experiencing an eating disorder.

• Demonstrable experience of working in CYP mental health services.
• Experience of working with young people with severe mental health issues, across a range of settings
• Experience in establishing diagnosis/psychological formulation
• Experience of providing evidence-based psychological therapies, including CBT
• Experience of working with service users with an eating disorder.
• Experience of group work.
• Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting.

• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
• High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
• Able to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
• Ability to be self-reflective - whilst working…