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We are keen to recruit a motivated and skilled individual to lead a team in Bolton in delivering innovative and high-quality care to people with Eating Disorders. CWP is a leading provider of Eating Disorder services in the North West, delivering Community services from 6 locations as well as providing the only NHS Inpatients Eating Disorder beds in the North West. The manager will work within the Bolton branch of the service, but will also be part of a wider network within the service, granting access to support and opportunities from Managers and other Multidisciplinary Team Members.
This is an exciting time to work in the field of Eating Disorders, with CWP acting as Lead provider in the "Empowered" NW Adult Eating Disorder Provider Collaborative. The team is a driving force behind innovation and improvements in service provision for this vulnerable patient group.
This role is especially well-suited to people with strong experience of working in the field of Eating Disorders. People who have significant experience in wider mental health services are also encouraged to apply, especially if there are transferrable clinical skills and some experience of management and leadership.
The position comprises clinical and managerial elements. Successful candidates will provide clinical leadership for a skilled, passionate and supportive team consisting of therapeutic, dietetic, medical and administrative staff. There is a strong emphasis on service development and providing the best possible care for our clients. The manager will use theirinterpersonal and problem-solving skills to ensure that team members are supervised and well-supported.
The manager will also carry a small clinical caseload of people with different forms of eating disorder, sometimes also presenting with additional mental health complexity. The team helps people with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and OSFED. As an example of the boundary-pushing nature of this team, we also support people with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, a commonly overlooked and under-served condition. A range of clinical and therapeutic skills can be utilised in order to support patients towards recovery. We also pride ourselves on providing support for family members. The clinical aspect of the job provides a high degree of satisfaction forpractitioners.
The senior leadership within CWP Eating Disorder services, consisting of other Team Managers , Head of Clinical Service and Consultant Psychiatrists provide a network to support and encourage your development of the service.
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At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
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The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
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Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
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