Clinical Psychologist

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK seeks a psychologist for its Eating Disorders Day Hospital Service. The role involves providing specialist psychological assessments and interventions to children and young people with eating disorders. Responsibilities include working within a multi-disciplinary team, supporting families, and delivering training to professionals. The ideal candidate will have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and experience in eating disorders. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Experience with eating disorders and child psychology.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and consultations.
• Work with young people and families in a day hospital setting.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions.
• Support train and supervise multidisciplinary colleagues.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Multi-disciplinary team work

Clinical supervision

Evidence-based practice

Psychoeducation

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Overview

The CYP Eating Disorders Day Hospital Service is currently mobilising. This specialist provision delivers intensive, evidence-based care to children & young people experiencing moderate to severe eating disorders. This innovative service aims to bridge the gap between inpatient and community care, offering a safe and structured alternative to Tier 4 admission & facilitating earlier discharge from hospital settings. Operating through a MDT working collaboratively to provide holistic, person-centred care, each professional brings their expertise to support physical health monitoring, nutritional rehabilitation, psychosocial interventions & occupational engagement, all tailored to the unique needs of each young person & their family.

Responsibilities

• In-reach and Outreach support to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions & reduce relapse.
• Intensive day hospital interventions focused on recovery, risk management, & re-engagement with daily life.
• Meal support and psychoeducation for young people & their families, promoting sustainable recovery at home.
• Multidisciplinary care planning and supervision, ensuring continuity & quality of care across settings.
• Training and consultation to professionals and carers, enhancing system-wide understanding and support for eating disorders.
• To work as a psychologist within the CYP Eating Disorders Day Hospital & EDISH Team working with children & young people who require highly specialist psychological input.
• To work as part of a multi-agency, multi-disciplinary team providing highly specialist psychological assessments, formulation advice & consultation to young people & their families who are eligible for the day hospital.
• To provide evidence-based advice & support around treatment interventions.
• To provide specialist clinical supervision, psychological advice & training to colleagues & across relevant agencies as required.
• To offer advice & consultation on clients' psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues & to other, non-professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines & the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.
• To represent the team at senior level within the wider care group & Trust organisational meetings.
• To utilise information from a broad range of structured psychometric & semi-structured clinical methods.
• To interpret & integrate highly complex data from a variety of sources including psychological & neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct & indirect structured observations, semi-structured interviews & guided clinical inquiry methods with clients, family members & others involved in the client\'s care.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems. We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.