Psychological Therapist (Cognitive Behavioural Therapist) inBirmingham inBirmingham PUBLISHED
FRI 20 DEC 2024
Opportunity to work with young people (aged 0-25) and families in a meaningful and impactful way, focusing on eating disorders.
Access to strong collaboration with esteemed institutions such as the University of Birmingham, University of Warwick, and Kings College London.
Engagement in a vibrant community of psychological therapists, promoting a supportive and collegial work environment.
Involvement in innovative and evidence-based treatment practices, contributing to ongoing research and development in mental health care.
Commitment to early intervention and membership in the FREED network, enhancing the support available for young people with eating disorders.
Chance to develop and enhance your skills in CBT while receiving guidance and support from experienced colleagues within the service.
A focus on inclusion, diversity, and equality, with encouragement for applications from a broad spectrum of the community.
The Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to join the Specialist Eating Disorders Service (SEDS), which supports young people (ages 0-25) and their families dealing with eating disorders, including ARFID. This role involves providing specialist CBT interventions, engaging in collaborative assessment and treatment planning, and delivering evidence-based psychological therapies. The service emphasises a commitment to research, innovation, and co-production in enhancing care quality, while fostering strong partnerships with academic institutions and charities.
Candidates with a background in CBT are encouraged to apply, even if they lack direct experience with eating disorders, as there are significant opportunities for professional development within the team. The Trust values diversity and inclusivity in its hiring process, aiming to create a supportive workplace that prioritizes the well-being of its employees. For more information, interested individuals can reach out to Consultant Clinical Psychologist Sheryllin McNeil.
Candidates with a background in CBT are encouraged to apply, even if they lack direct experience with eating disorders, as there are significant opportunities for professional development within the team. The Trust values diversity and inclusivity in its hiring process, aiming to create a supportive workplace that prioritizes the well-being of its employees. For more information, interested individuals can reach out to Consultant Clinical Psychologist Sheryllin McNeil.
The Specialist Eating Disorders Service (SEDS, Forward Thinking Birmingham) is seeking to recruit a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist as part of its commitment to continue to provide an outstanding model of care & treatment for the young people (aged 0-25) and families of Birmingham.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic therapist who is committed to working with young people and young adults with Eating Disorders including ARFID.
SEDS are an established, ambitious community eating disorders mental health team. We remain keen to drive forward service improvements through research, development, co-production and co-learning in our specialist area. If you are Ambitious, Brave and Compassionate there has never been a more exciting time to join our expanding team.
Forward Thinking in name and ethos, this is an opportunity to join an innovative service, delivering quality, evidence-based treatment and culturally-sensitive, recovery-focused, person-centred care.
We have strong links with the University of Birmingham, University of Warwick and Kings College London (SLaM). We also work closely with leading charities such as BEAT and First Steps ED and The Feeding Trust in order to co-produce and contribute to ongoing initiatives designed to improve access and enhance ED care and treatment. We are also proud of our commitment to early intervention and our membership of the FREED network.
The post holder will provide specialist CBT interventions and contribute to the assessment, formulation and delivery of evidence-based psychological treatments for young people with eating disorders. As part of an MDT approach the post holder will work collaboratively to develop a formulation-driven understanding of presenting difficulties and needs.
Whilst prior experience of working with eating disorders is beneficial, we would be keen to hear from those with transferable CBT skills and knowledge, as within this role there is scope and opportunity to develop. You will receive support, guidance and opportunities for learning and development from within SEDS as well as the wider FTB, Psychological Therapy community/team. FTB, have a vibrant community of psychological therapists across the organisation and you will be warmly welcomed by colleagues from all psychological therapist groups.
The service sits within Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. Our Trust was formed in February 2to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sheryllin McNeil Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic therapist who is committed to working with young people and young adults with Eating Disorders including ARFID.
SEDS are an established, ambitious community eating disorders mental health team. We remain keen to drive forward service improvements through research, development, co-production and co-learning in our specialist area. If you are Ambitious, Brave and Compassionate there has never been a more exciting time to join our expanding team.
Forward Thinking in name and ethos, this is an opportunity to join an innovative service, delivering quality, evidence-based treatment and culturally-sensitive, recovery-focused, person-centred care.
We have strong links with the University of Birmingham, University of Warwick and Kings College London (SLaM). We also work closely with leading charities such as BEAT and First Steps ED and The Feeding Trust in order to co-produce and contribute to ongoing initiatives designed to improve access and enhance ED care and treatment. We are also proud of our commitment to early intervention and our membership of the FREED network.
The post holder will provide specialist CBT interventions and contribute to the assessment, formulation and delivery of evidence-based psychological treatments for young people with eating disorders. As part of an MDT approach the post holder will work collaboratively to develop a formulation-driven understanding of presenting difficulties and needs.
Whilst prior experience of working with eating disorders is beneficial, we would be keen to hear from those with transferable CBT skills and knowledge, as within this role there is scope and opportunity to develop. You will receive support, guidance and opportunities for learning and development from within SEDS as well as the wider FTB, Psychological Therapy community/team. FTB, have a vibrant community of psychological therapists across the organisation and you will be warmly welcomed by colleagues from all psychological therapist groups.
The service sits within Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. Our Trust was formed in February 2to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sheryllin McNeil Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
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