Clinical Psychologist ARFID Pathway Lead

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust; Barking; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High cost area supplement (15% on base

Supervision and training for ongoing

Staff development investments

Staff health and wellbeing activities

Comprehensive induction up to two }

Staff networks and training - inclusiv

Job summary

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to lead the new ARFID pathway within the children and young people Community Eating Disorder Service. The post holder will provide specialist assessment, formulation and intervention for children aged 8 and above, with a focus on service development and clinical leadership.

The role requires HCPC registration, a doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology, and experience in eating disorders.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology.
• Postgraduate qualification in psychological therapy accredited by the BPS or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the ARFID treatment pathway.
• Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention.
• Develop robust triage and assessment processes.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Build strong links with the CYP CEDS service.
• Ensure interventions reflect the latest evidence base.
• Liaise with referrers by letter or verbally; ensure treatment plans are understood.
• Monitor and evaluate practice through audit and outcome measures.
• Participate in strategic and operational planning and service development.

Skills

Leadership

Eating disorders expertise

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical responsibility

Education

Doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology

Postgraduate qualification in psychological therapy accredited by the BPS

Evidence of CPD

Job description

This is a Clinical Psychologist post leading the new ARFID pathway within NELFT's children and young people Community Eating Disorder Service. The post holder will help set up a newly commissioned treatment pathway for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, providing specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention. The role is multidisciplinary, with clients aged from 8 and no upper age limit, and includes clinical leadership and service development. Fit depends on a doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology and prior eating disorder experience.

What the job involves

• Lead development of the new ARFID treatment pathway
• Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention
• Develop robust triage and assessment processes
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care
• Build strong links with the core CYP CEDS service
• Ensure interventions reflect the latest evidence base
• Ensure the service responds to the needs of children, young people and their caregivers
• Support the development of the ARFID team and a positive clinical culture
• Set and maintain high standards of clinical practice
• Liaise with and give feedback to referrers by letter or verbally so treatment plans are understood
• Monitor and evaluate practice through audit, evidence-based projects and outcome measures
• Take part in strategic and operational planning and service development

What’s required

Qualifications

• Doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology
• Post-graduate qualification in psychological therapy accredited by the BPS or equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Previous experience in eating disorders
• Experience of working within CYP CEDS
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for psychological care and treatment within a multidisciplinary care plan
• Experience of assessing and treating service users across the full range of care settings
• Leadership experience

Skills & knowledge

• Advanced knowledge and skills in eating disorders

What’s offered

• High cost area supplement of 15% on basic salary, minimum £4,870 and maximum £6,137 a year, pro rata for part-time staff
• Supervision and training to support continued professional development
• Significant investment in staff development
• Staff health and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive induction of up to two weeks
• Staff networks and training opportunities supporting an inclusive workplace