Lead Eating Disorders Therapist/Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

at  Nightingale Hospital

1.Main Duties 1.1 Through positive leadership maintain a well-motivated and highly skilled team, able to provide high standards of care and demonstrate best and innovative practice 1.2 To lead the strategic development of the Eating Disorders group therapy programme and to implement new therapy modalities and new modes of delivery 1.3 To manage caseload of patients including formulating, planning, and evaluating interventions 1.4 To liaise with other lead therapists regarding the functional areas under the Therapy Services umbrella 1.5 To promote a positive image of the Company values 1.6 With the Head of Therapies, lead in the recruitment and selection of highly skilled staff within the EDU therapies service 1.7 To ensure that the teams resources are managed appropriately to maximise care and efficient work patters. This will include tasks such as management of attendance, annual leave and the use of extra resources 1.8 To provide clinical supervision as appropriate 1.9 To provide managerial supervision as appropriate, including monitoring and appraising the performance of staff 1.10 Take responsibility for updating weekly programmes and checking all advertised programmes for accuracy on a regular basis 1.11Input clinically on complex cases 1.12Deliver clinical supervision to team members where appropriate 2.Communication 2.1 Regular communication with the Head of Therapies to ensure smooth running of the department and the programmes 2.2 Creating an atmosphere within the therapy department that allows open and honest dialogue for development and improvement by the users as well as the therapy team 2.3 Liaise with Head of Therapies on resolutions of team issues 2.4 Supervise and coordinate, as necessary, in cases of emergency group cover within the ED unit 2.5 Attend regular staff meetings and other relevant meetings in relation to the role including the fortnightly Leads meeting and clinical ward rounds. 3.Quality 3.1 Build and implement evaluation measures for the Eating Disorders group therapy programmes to continually improve the service 3.2 To emphasise the importance of customer care and a positive, helpful and courteous attitude when dealing with users of Nightingale Hospital services 3.3 Through positive leadership maintain a well-motivated team, which strives to provide high standards of care and demonstrates best and innovative practice 3.4 Mentor new staff and take responsibility for new staffs inductions within the ED unit 3.5 Encourage therapists to provide presentations for the team and other staff on relevant topics relating to Eating Disorders 3.6Identify and lead on Audit and Quality Improvement in the EDU. 4.Training and Development 4.1 Support the Head of Therapies in ensuring mandatory training is complete, including e-learning and breakaway training 4.2 Regular performance reviews and carrying out annual appraisals for the staff in the Eating Disorders team, with the support of the Head of Therapies where appropriate 4.3 Identify areas for skills development both personally and within the team, and providing support or arranging training where needed 5.Health and Safety 5.1Report any health and safety issues to the Head of Therapies that impact on the immediate work environment or patient areas at Nightingale Hospital.
5.2 Be aware of any health and safety policies and procedures relating to the job and use of equipment. 5.3Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management practice in relation to mental health. 5.4Be aware of the fire procedure relating to the area and carry the fire alarm key 6.Other 6.1To recognise the importance of customer care and present a positive, courteous and helpful attitude when dealing with users of the Hospitals services. 6.3To present a professional and efficient image at all times.
6.4To be responsible for reading, understanding and complying with all relevant policies and procedures. 6.5To undertake additional duties, as and when required, as directed by your line manager

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