Educational Psychologist

NELFT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chelmsford is looking for a dedicated psychologist for their Eating Disorders Unit. This role involves working closely with children and young people having complex needs. Candidates should be qualified as Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling Psychologists, with a commitment to developing therapeutic environments. The position offers competitive salary between £62,761 and £72,236, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development on a part-time or permanent basis.

Benefits

Paid school holidays

Clinical development programme

Flexibility in benefits

Employee assistance and wellbeing tools

Medical cover for optician/dentist appointments

Referral bonus scheme of £1,000

Qualifications

• Graduate-level psychology qualification.
• At least some professional clinical experience.
• HPC registration required for senior positions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic interventions for children and young people.
• Support multidisciplinary teams for better outcomes.
• Model, guide, lead and train the staff effectively.

Skills

Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling Psychology

Assessment and formulation skills

Experience with SEN students

Organizational skills

Leadership and training abilities

Education

Recent psychology graduate

Professional experience in clinical settings

HPC registration (for senior roles)

Job description

Psychologist – Eating Disorders Unit

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated psychologist working in an exceptional mental health hospital service based in the Chelmsford, Essex area. You will be working for one of the UK’s leading health care providers.

Clinical, educational, forensic or counselling psychologist roles involve working closely with students with SEN and a number of trained professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a qualified Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC.
• Be a specialist with proven skills and experience to assess, formulate and support the delivery of therapeutic interventions with children and young people with complex needs.
• Have experience of supporting the team around a child or young person to provide clinically informed living and learning environments and experiences.
• Be a confident, engaging and effective model, guide, leader and trainer.
• Be highly organised and ready to take initiative.
• Be committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people.

Qualifications

• Recent psychology graduate for a Graduate LSA role.
• Professional experience in a clinical setting.
• Registered with HCPC if applying for senior roles.

Benefits & Salary

£62,761 - £72,236 (including paid school holidays) + excellent benefits.

• Full induction and on-the-job training.
• Holiday entitlement including bank holidays.
• Clinical development programme.
• Flexibility to adjust benefits such as life insurance.
• Wellbeing tools and employee assistance.
• Medical cover for optician or dentist appointments and high‑street discounts.
• Beautiful working environment.
• Referral scheme offering a £1,000 bonus.

Location: Luxborough Court School, Chelmsford, Essex. Salary: £32,000‑£42,400 per year (for family (CAMHS) therapist). Notice: This role may be for a part‑time or permanent position. Experience in multidisciplinary clinical teams and therapeutic living environments required.