Job Description

Senior Mental Health Practitioner/Clinical Psychologist - Eating Disorder Team



This post holder will work across two sites one at Alder Hey Children's hospital and the other being Alder park, Crosby which is the Eating Disorder Day Service Centre.



Mental Health Services at Alder Hey are offering excellent benefit schemes:

Refer a friend - Alder Hey :

Successful candidates who are introduced to the trust by existing staff members will receive 1000 after completion of six months in post. Please include the name/Alder Hey email for your friend in the additional information section of your application. This will be paid in two parts, 250 in first month pay on commencement in post, and 750 on completion of six months.

Accommodation :

Alder Hey will support the cost of accommodation for up to 3 months from the date of employment (up to 500 per month). The cost is to be paid by the staff member and reclaimed as expenses.

Relocation package :

Relocation packages to support new hires and will be consulted on an individual basis, please link in with recruitment@alderhey.nhs.uk for further information.



We are particularly looking for candidates trained in Clinical Psychology.



This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with an interest and experience in working with young people with an eating disorder and/or ARFIDS. 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.



The post holders must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude which encompasses our Trust Values of excellence, innovation, openness, respect and together.



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.

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.



To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, please take a look at the job description and person specification attachments.