Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Mental Health Practitioner - Eating Disorders Service
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Mental Health Practitioners - Eating Disorder Team
Band 6
Fixed term Maternity Cover to September 2027
This post holder will work across two sites: Alder Hey Children's Hospital and Blossom House, Alder Park, Waterloo
Interviews planned for the afternoon of Friday 28th August
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with an interest and experience in working with young people with an eating disorder and/or ARFID. The successful applicant will provide a substantial contribution to the clinical work of the team and will hold full case management responsibility for their workload. Regular clinical supervision will be provided.
The main base for this post will be at Alder Hey, but appointments from community bases across Liverpool and Sefton will be required. Experience working with children and young people with an eating disorder will be beneficial. In addition to undertaking assessments and providing intervention and support to children, young people and their families, the post holder will also undertake physical monitoring under the guidance of our Consultant Paediatricians.
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The post holders must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude which encompasses our Trust Values of
Compassion – We see you and act.
Courage – We speak up and step forward.
Commitment – We keep our promises.
Community – We lift each other up.
If you are enthusiastic and confident with a friendly and outgoing manner, and a focus on providing the best possible service to patients we would like to hear from you.
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About the team:
The Eating Disorder Team (EDYs) provide support and treatment for children and young people in Liverpool and Sefton with an eating disorder and/or ARFIDS, as well as their parents/carers and professionals involved in their care.
This is a multidisciplinary team including Consultant Psychiatrist and Consultant Paediatricians, Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy, CBT and SFP trained staff, Nursing, Support Worker, Assistant Practitioner and Assistant Psychology. The team is based on site at Alder Hey, but offer appointments throughout the community footprint.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Megan Richards
Job title: Operational Service Manager
Email address: Megan.Richards@alderhey.nhs.uk
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