Recruitment
We are currently seeking a CBT therapist - please see information below
We are also seeking new trustees - please see advert below.
FREED Beeches seeks CBT Therapist to join their Multi-Disciplinary Team
Job Specification
Working Hours 8 - 10 Hours per week available
Salary Dependent on experience however is the equivalent to band 7 (between point 26 - 32).
Description of Post
The successful candidate/s will provide weekly therapy for clients with Eating Disorders. They will receive referrals from the Clinical Manager who conducts the clinical assessments and will provide short, medium or long-term therapy in agreement with, and reviewed by, the Clinical Manager. Freed Beeches will support the successful candidate/s in accessing relevant training courses and will contribute towards the candidate’s monthly supervision fees. Freed offers a workplace pension.
The successful candidate/s will be expected:
- To attend Clinical team meetings, usually once every four months.
- To manage a weekly caseload and keep clinical records.
- To be a team player.
- To undertake clinical supervision on a monthly basis.
- To work in a multi-disciplinary team, alongside other specialists at Freed Beeches, e.g. dietician, complementary therapists, family interventions and psychotherapists.
- To liaise with NHS agencies if necessary e.g. Nottinghamshire Eating Disorders Service, GPs and mental health workers, etc.
- To work with the sufferers of eating disorders and their families.
If you are interested in applying for this post, please email manager@freedbeeches.org.uk.
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All staff are required to respect the confidentiality of all matters that they might learn in the course of their employment. All staff are expected to respect the requirements under the Data Protection Act 1998 and to be aware of their responsibilities in respect of the Health and Safety Act 1997 and the other policies of the Project. All people at the Project, both staff and volunteers will be required to undergo an advanced DBS check.
New Trustees
We are currently seeking up to six new, high quality Trustees to join our dedicated board to continue moving our service forward while maintaining our vision. We want to ensure that we are governed to the highest possible standards, ensuring we are delivering our priorities.
We are looking for people with proven experience of helping move organisations forward. As well as an understanding of FREED-Beeches objectives and the interventions that we offer, we are seeking applicants who can bring top level leadership experience and expertise in one or more of the following:
Accountancy - preferably gained at senior level to take on the role of treasurer
Funding - with proven record of funding obtained
Research and the use of data and an understanding of analysis
Business and/or Voluntary/Charity Sectors
Medical Professional - Would suit a retired consultant or GP, eating disorder knowledge would be desirable.
You will be established and credible in your field and will possess outstanding communication skills and will have a passion to help lead the organisation through the exciting times ahead
Ultimately we will want you to share our desire to make a lasting difference to the lives of those affected by an eating disorder now and in the future.
The board of trustees provides strategic direction and accountability; our board is chaired by Dr Stephen Linacre.
Trustees are required to attend a minimum of 4 meetings per annum. Generally the trustees meet every 6-8 weeks. There may also be additional meetings dedicated to particular topics. Meetings always take place at FREED-Beeches and last approximately 1-2 hours.
If you believe you have the leadership experience, perspective and qualities we are looking for then we look forward to hearing from you.
Potential Trustees should indicate their main area of expertise and any other areas where they have an interest within their application.
Please contact Joanne Ormiston on manager@freedbeeches.org.uk or 01909 479922 option 2 to express your interest.