Assistant Psychologist – Inpatient Eating Disorders (18+)

NHS Jobs; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction and specialist

Clear career progression pathways

Online Academic Meetings

Free meals during shifts

Workplace pension scheme

Blue Light Discount Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Ellern Mede Barnet is recruiting an Assistant Psychologist to work with young adults (18+) with eating disorders and complex co-morbid presentations within an inpatient MDT. The post is a 1-year fixed-term position, with the option to extend to two years, and involves 1-1 sessions and group work.

You will contribute to staff training and service evaluations under supervision and collaborate closely with the psychology team. A 2:1 Psychology degree with eligibility for GBC is required.

Qualifications

• 2:1 Psychology degree is required.
• Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society (BPS) is required.
• Experience in inpatient settings with eating disorders and complex co-morbid presentations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide time-limited psychological interventions, including 1-1 sessions.
• Co-facilitate groups with the psychology team.
• Support ward staff and contribute to service evaluations and outcome monitoring.
• Involve in staff training under supervision of a qualified psychologist.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Education

2:1 Psychology degree

Eligibility for GBC (BPS)

Job description

Ellern Mede Barnet is recruiting an Assistant Psychologist to work with young adults (18+) with eating disorders and complex co-morbid presentations within an inpatient MDT. The post is a 1-year fixed-term position, with the option to extend to two years, and involves 1-1 sessions and group work.

You will contribute to staff training and service evaluations under supervision and collaborate closely with the psychology team. A 2:1 Psychology degree with eligibility for GBC is required.