Band 6 Eating Disorders Clinician in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

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Job Title: Band 6 Eating Disorders Clinician
Specialism: Community Eating Disorders
Location: Cheltenham, UK
Salary: Up to £26.50 per hour
Type: Full-time Locum, Ongoing

Join us as a Band 6 Eating Disorders Clinician in beautiful Cheltenham, earning up to £26.50 per hour on an ongoing basis. This full-time role runs from 9-5, Monday to Friday. This is an outstanding opportunity for those keen to make a real difference in the field of community eating disorders while enjoying competitive pay and a vibrant work environment. As part of your role, you will be working alongside skilled professionals to provide top-notch care and support to patients and their families.

Perks and benefits

• Flexibility: As a locum clinician, you'll enjoy the freedom and flexibility to manage your own schedule and work in diverse settings, adding variety to your professional life.
• Competitive pay: Competitive hourly rates mean your valuable expertise is well-rewarded.
• Networking opportunities: Engaging in locum work fosters networking opportunities, allowing you to connect with leading professionals in the field.
• Location: Working in Cheltenham offers a friendly community atmosphere, plus you can easily explore the stunning Cotswolds on your days off!

What you will do

• Collaborate with Lead Clinicians and Band 7 colleagues to support patients with serious eating disorders.
• Assess patient and family needs, devise care plans, and communicate these plans effectively in writing to all parties involved.
• Participate in measuring treatment outcomes, maintain accurate clinical notes, and update on any significant clinical changes promptly.
• Provide evidence-based treatments like Family Based Treatment, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy-Enhanced, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups as appropriate and manage clinic patients post assessment who aren't ready for treatment.
• Support recovery processes with the team and care network while ensuring comprehensive risk assessments are completed.
• Frequently report back on high-risk factors and therapeutic progress.
• Manage your daily workload, balancing clinical tasks, administration, and supervision needs.
• Attend team group supervision meetings and regular sessions with the Lead Clinician.
• Assist in student placements and maintain professional competence through training and reading.
• If qualified, work under Consultant Psychiatrists to prescribe and review psychotropic medications.
• Participate and lead in urgent assessment rota and offer guidance to Band 5 clinicians.

Cheltenham is not only a wonderful place to work but a great place to live as well. Known for its stunning Regency architecture and cultural highlights, from the Cheltenham Festival to great dining experiences, you will find the perfect work-life balance here. Join us and explore the charm and opportunities that Cheltenham has to offer!

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