CYP Clinical Psychologist - Integrated Eating Disorder Service

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join the Cheshire and Merseyside Adolescent Eating Disorder Service. This part-time role involves providing specialist inpatient interventions, consulting with community teams, and contributing to service development for young patients with eating disorders. Candidates should have a post-graduate or doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology. Experienced practitioners and those nearing qualification are encouraged to apply. The application process is through the NHS Jobs portal, and the advert closes on January 4, 2026.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate or doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology is mandatory.
• Experience with adolescents and eating disorders preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist inpatient interventions to improve health outcomes for young people with eating disorders.
• Provide consultation to eating disorder community teams and other services.
• Participate in group work programmes including Multi-Family Therapy and DBT-coping skills.
• Contribute to service development within the integrated eating disorder unit.
• Undertake professional development through appraisal and supervision.

Skills

Experience with adolescents

Experience with eating disorders

Teamwork

Education

Post-graduate or doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Vacancy at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking a Clinical Psychologist (experienced or newly qualified) for the Cheshire and Merseyside Adolescent Eating Disorder Service (CHEDS) – a regional outpatient/inpatient service offering evidence‑based treatment approaches to 13‑18 year olds and their families/carers.

The successful candidate will participate in the delivery of specialist inpatient interventions, consult with eating disorder community teams, and contribute to service development. The post is part‑time and based at the integrated eating disorder unit at Ancora House.

Planned shortlist date 6 Jan, interview 21 Jan.

Applicants should possess a post‑graduate or doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology and can be experienced or nearing completion of clinical training. Band 7, rising to Band 8a after successful completion of the developmental role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist inpatient interventions to improve health outcomes for young people with eating disorders.
• Provide consultation to eating disorder community teams and other services.
• Participate in group work programmes including Parent Group, Multi‑Family Therapy, RO‑DBT, Body Image and DBT‑coping skills.
• Contribute to service development within the integrated eating disorder unit.
• Undertake professional development through appraisal, supervision, CPD and specialist training.

Qualifications

• Post‑graduate or doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology.
• Experience with adolescents and eating disorders preferred; newly qualified clinicians encouraged.
• Capacity to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.

How to Apply

Please submit your application through the NHS Jobs portal and contact the recruitment team at [e-mail] or 01244 393100 for support. The advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026.