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Job overview

We are seeking applications from Social Workers who hold a Diploma in Social Work or an equivalent qualification and registered with Social Work England. Whilst experience in eating disorders would be desirable, this is not essential. We do ask that you have at least two years’ experience in a Social Work capacity.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the large and expanding of Northants Eating Disorder Service (NEDS). NEDS is a passionate and energetic countywide psychology-led service. The team (over 25. w.t.e.) currently comprises of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical & Counselling Psychologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists (RMN), Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Specialist Dieticians, Occupational Therapist, Support Workers (including Peer Support Workers), Arts Therapists, Assistant Psychologists).

 NEDS is a very well-established service, which has evolved over the past 30 years and is a pioneer of community-based approaches to treatment and support. We offer evidence-based treatment for the whole spectrum of eating disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and OSFED. A comprehensive range of services is provided, from outpatient individual and group treatment packages for relatively mild-moderate cases of Bulimia Nervosa and Binge-eating disorder, through to intervention and case management of people with severe Anorexia Nervosa. 

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work within an MDT order to provide a high quality social care service to people with eating disorders. Co-production and working in partnership with service users, carers, the MDT and external agencies will be a key part of the role.
As the successful candidate, you will be an excellent communicator, both orally and in writing with clarity and precision. You will have proven problem solving, analytical and reflective skills, have the ability to function effectively in the face of highly emotional and distressing problems and a strong value base which drives practice.
Whilst you will be responsible for your learning and development, we will support you to set goals and actions to progress your career.

We have strong working links with CMHTs, IAPT, Personality Disorder Service, Complex PTSD service within the Trust and also with the Primary and Acute care sector. 

To work within the referral and assessment protocols within Eating Disorders service and wider pathway, to address the mental health and social care needs highlighted by the relevant agencies.
To formulate detailed care plans/packages of care for individuals to ensure their mental health and social care needs are met
To involve service users throughout the assessment and treatment processes, ensuring that care packages are tailored to meet individual needs.
To assist in the appropriate use of the Mental Health Act with individuals requiring transfer to an inpatient hospital setting.

Working for our organisation

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be ‘outstanding’ by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.