*2 x Roles : Working hours: 30 hours per week (Part Time – 4 days per week) & 37.5 hours per week (Full Time - 5 days per week)Company benefitsTo reward the hard work of our fantastic colleagues, we offer an excellent benefits package as per the below: Competitive salaries + an additional London allowance of £4,000 per annum added to all permanent posts (pro-rata for part-time roles) Negotiable relocationallowance 25 days’ annual leave (increasing up to 30 with long service), plus bank holidays A ‘refer a nurse scheme’ paying £2000 per successful recruit Opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD) and training Generous company pension scheme with The People’s Pension 100% of NMC registration renewal paid (subject to meeting the criteria) Travel loan scheme Annual staff bonus (discretionary) On-site restaurant with subsidised staff meals at breakfast, lunch, and dinner Employee Assistance Programme Access to Perkbox Medical, which provides 24-hour access to a private GP service An extensive Perkbox staff benefits package, offering a comprehensive range of discounts and access to well-being apps Free life assurance cover (4x salary) Free eye tests and contribution towards the cost of glasses (if required) Long service recognition Enhanced maternity/paternity pay Long-term disability insurance Subject to T&CsAbout usNightingale Hospital is the only private mental health hospital in Central London, with over 30 years’ experience in delivering specialised, evidence-based treatments in day patient and inpatient settings. Our dedicated team of specialists are committed to the diagnosis and treatment of all types of mental health conditions, including eating disorders and addictions. Conveniently located, we are a two-minute walk from Marylebone main line and Underground stations, and within a ten-minute walk of Baker Street and Edgware Road Underground stations.The eating disorders unit is a 9-bed inpatient unit, with up to 5-day patients attending. We have a specialist team which supports an innovative group program which combines psychology, skill driven and wellbeing groups to meet the needs of our patients in line with NICE guidelines.We are owned by international medical group, Orpea delivering the full spectrum of psychiatric care, high quality care home and rehabilitation services across the globe.About the role: Clinical/Counselling PsychologistWe are looking for a compassionate, approachable and enthusiastic clinical/counselling psychologist to join our team within the eating disorders service. The postholder will provide specialist psychology therapy service and evidence-based treatment across inpatient and day program services for patients receiving eating disorder treatment at the Nightingale Hospital.The successful candidate will manage a caseload of patients, deliver group sessions to patients and their families as part of the therapy program and will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team. The therapy team currently consists of a specialist eating disorder therapist, specialist dietitian, occupational therapist and EDU Therapy Lead.Duties and responsibilities1. Main Duties1.1 To provide specialist and comprehensive psychological assessments for adult inpatients and day patients receiving treatment at the Nightingale Hospital in order to develop, deliver and recommend interventions as appropriate. This involves supporting patients assessed as high physical and psychiatric risk1.2 Provide individual and group therapy to patients, providing a high standard of care and demonstrating best and innovative practice in line with NICE recommended and evidence-based psychological therapy e.G. CBT-ED, MANTRA or SSCM1.3 To plan and deliver psychoeducation groups and process groups1.4 Willingness to participate in the delivery of presentations to a wide audience on topics related to Eating Disorders1.5 Demonstrate flexibility with regard to various demands in order to meet patients’ needs1.6 To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options, accounting for theoretical and therapeutic modals and complex factors which may shape the historical and developmental processes of individuals and their families1.7 To undertake risk assessment and risk management for patients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management1.8 To facilitate the involvement and support of carers and or family members in treatment programs as indicated, including carer support groups1.9 To assist the EDU team on the strategic development of the therapy program and to implement new therapy modalities and new modes of delivery to meet patients’ needs at any time1.10 To work autonomously within the eating disorders team with little or no daily supervision1.11 To liaise closely with the multidisciplinary team and to be actively involved in ward round when required, clinical team meetings and community meetings1.12 To provide feedback on therapy and assessments to nursing staff and other allied health team members on a daily basis and as required1.13 To attend and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings1.14 To maintain and contribute to the standards of professional care, ethics, policies, procedures and service development2. Communication2.1 Maintain a high level of verbal and written communication within the scope of the position and a polite and approachable manner when communicating with patients, their families and colleagues2.2 To use compassionate and non-stigmatising language, in line with a health at every size approach2.3 To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team contributing to discussions and decisions regarding patient care and reporting progress/observations from individual therapy and group program participation2.4 To liaise with and establish robust communication networks with all multi-disciplinary team members involved in the patients care, providing written reports when appropriate2.5 To attend regularly and actively participate in a variety of meetings both clinical (e.G. daily MDT handover or allocated weekly ward rounds) and professional offering verbal reports on treatment interventions and service developments as appropriate.2.6 To communicate effectively, demonstrating high level skills in order to deliver a timely response to complex clinical issues and overcome barriers of multi-disciplinary working2.7 External liaison with other professionals in relation to the position as needed2.8 Managing any concerns or issues arising regarding the therapy program and communicate these with the multidisciplinary team and/or escalate concerns to the Therapy Lead and/or Therapy Services Manager2.9 Creating an atmosphere within the therapy department that allows open and honest dialogue for development and improvement by the users as well as the therapy team3. Quality 3.1 Knowledge and understanding of Nightingale Hospital values3.2 To maintain accurate and timely clinical records via the electronic system Caresys, in accordance with the guidelines of Nightingale Hospital branding, of a high standard as required by regulators3.3 All administrative tasks and requests relating to the service are completed in a timely and professional manner3.4 Strict confidentiality in all undertakings in relation to the position must be adhered to at all times3.5 To participate in any quality audits and projects undertaken by the hospital/therapy department an demonstrate best and innovative practice3.6 Build and implement evaluation measures for the inpatient and day patient group therapy programme4. Training and Development4.1 Responsibility for ensuring completion of mandatory training, including e-learning and breakaway training offered by Nightingale Hospital4.2 Regular performance reviews and annual appraisal with the EDU Therapy Lead4.3 Identification of any skill deficits which will require some training and support4.4 Participate in external clinical supervision and internal peer supervision/reflective practice4.5 Commitment to personal and professional development4.6 To supervise psychology students and be involved with student training if appropriate4.7 To provide in-service training and updates for the MDT as needed4.8 To engage in the development and implementation of psychology services and new practice as appropriate within the service lines5. Health and Safety5.1 Report any health and safety issues to the Hospital Director that impact on the immediate work environment or patient areas at Nightingale Hospital.5.2 Be aware of any health and safety policies and procedures relating to the job and use of equipment.5.3 Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management practice in relation to mental health.5.4 Be aware of the fire procedure relating to the area and carry the fire alarm key6. Other6.1 To recognise the importance of patient care and present a positive, courteous andhelpful attitude when dealing with users of the Hospital’s services.6.2 To present a professional and efficient image at all times.6.3 To be responsible for reading, understanding and complying with all relevant policiesand procedures.6.4 To undertake additional duties, as and when required, as directed by your line manager.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: £63,200.00-£68,200.00 per yearBenefits: Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick paySchedule: Holidays Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availabilitySupplemental pay types: Bonus scheme Performance bonus Yearly bonusLicence/Certification: HCPC (required)Work authorisation: United Kingdom (preferred)Ability to Commute: London (required)Ability to Relocate:* London: Relocate before starting work (required)Work Location: In person