Job Description

The team provides a county-wide service for both men and women and young people (who elect to be seen in Adult Services) over the age of 16, who need help, support and treatment for an eating disorder such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge-eating disorder and A-typical eating disorders.



The service offers assessment and treatment in a variety of community bases across Lincolnshire. Appointments take place in the community close to the person's home. Inpatient treatment is an option at The Bennion Centre, Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicester. The service operates Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.



The team receives an excess of 200 new referrals a year. Assessment can take 1-2 sessions. The service is required by commissioners to assess within 4 weeks of referral and to start treatment within 4 weeks of assessment.



The full-time members of the team have 13 regular ongoing therapy contacts per week. These appointments last about an hour. There will also be 1-2 new patient assessments.



The Consultant will have on average 10 contacts per week, some are ongoing therapy patients, and some are reviews for other members of the team as well as be part of the team that offer consultations, supervision and training to the wider health system. There are also usually 1-2 new assessments a week on average.



There is a requirement to participate in an oncall rota



The role consists of a combination of clinical, leadership and educational duties. The job plan provides for 7.5 direct clinical care and 2.5 supporting professional activity programme activities, with additional PA's for a limited period as part of a recruitment and retention premium.



Working within a multi-disciplinary team, the postholder will provide psychiatric assessments, medical assessments, risk assessments, liaising with other services and provide therapeutic input through a variety of modalities. Helping to develop the service and associated policies, following national guidance.



The postholder will lead and supervise more junior members of the team, role model good practice and lead on clinical governance and audit within the team.



The success candidate will teach and train staff from the ED service team and wider Trust. Support wider networks such as parents, carers, social workers, schools and colleges to reduce stigma and promote awareness of ED for better prognosis.



There are currently no formal management responsibilities.



The postholder is required to be a clinical supervisor to training/non-training grade doctors joining the team.



For full role details, please see the attached job description.



Please note this is pending Royal College of Psychiatrists approval.



Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the principal provider of NHS mental health services, as well as providing some learning disability, autism, and social care services across the county. We were one of the first foundation trusts to be established in the country. The Trust has an annual income of approximately 120m with around 2,800 staff spread across the 40+ locations. The Trust cares for around 53,000 patients a year and has around 200 inpatient beds across the Trust.



The Trust has an active and successful research department. We deliver an impressive portfolio of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) clinical trials across the county, covering all areas of clinical care. A team of NIHR funded delivery staff support this work. The Trust has established a strong track record for delivery of industry trials and was highly praised by CQC for our commitment to dementia research. We are a partner organisation of NIHR Clinical Research Network East Midlands (CRN EM) and the Lincoln Institute for Health, University of Lincoln.



As an employee of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, you can expect to receive an excellent benefits package, giving you access to a range of wellbeing opportunities and discounts on products and services.



For more information for this role, please see the attached job description and person specification for this role.



What we offer



Relocation package in line with our relocation procedure



10 PA WTE



2,000 PA study budget with 30 days study leave over 3 years (pro rata for part-time)



Generous recruitment and retention PA payment (pro rata for part-time)



The service is supported by a multi-disciplinary team.



The opportunity to develop the role based on your interests and background.



Vibrant research culture with a wealth of opportunities



90% of our schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted - Lincolnshire has an attractive grammar school system



Lease car scheme/cycle to work scheme



Attendance at a bi-annual Medical Development Day



Free on-site car parking and access to electric car charging points