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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to fill the post of a Clinical Support Worker within the Tayside Eating Disorder Team. NHS Tayside CAMHS Eating Disorders Service is a well established dynamic multi disciplinary outpatient Eating Disorders Service, currently going through a period of service improvement. The Tayside service supports patients with a wide range of eating disorder presentations including those who have severe and/or enduring difficulties that require a multi disciplinary approach.
The post-holder’s primary focus will be to provide holistic mental and physical health support to young people across Tayside where the primary diagnosis is an eating disorder. They will work closely with Tayside Families, CAMHS clinicians, inpatient services, and wider community agencies.
We recognise that some people interested in working in this environment may have little experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Therefore, CAMHS will provide regular supervision and training to develop new skills.
Your performance must comply with the national “Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers 2009” and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.
Informal enquires to Oonagh Mcpherson, CAMHS, Nurse Team Leader on (01382) 204004 or oonagh.mcpherson@nhs.scot
Hours of work are: 37.5
NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community