Senior Assistant Psychologist (Adult Eating Disorders)

EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the City of Westminster is seeking an experienced Assistant Psychologist to join their Community Eating Disorders Hub. This role involves delivering supervised psychological interventions, contributing to assessments, and supporting service development initiatives. Ideal candidates will be passionate about working with eating disorders, thrive in dynamic environments, and be committed to making a meaningful impact in mental health care. Opportunities for clinical development are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in psychological service roles, particularly with eating disorders.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to thrive in dynamic settings.
• Commitment to quality improvement and working collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological interventions in group and individual settings.
• Contribute to assessments and service development initiatives.
• Support Quality Improvement projects and co-produced initiatives.

Skills

Experience in delivering psychological interventions

Passion for working with eating disorders

Ability to contribute to assessments and outcome monitoring

Job description

Are you an experienced Assistant Psychologist ready to take the next step in your career within an innovative and compassionate service?

Join ELFT's Community Eating Disorders Hub, part of a pioneering system working across IAPT, primary care, specialist ED services, and the voluntary sector.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Delivering supervised psychological interventions (1:1 and group)
2. Contributing to assessments, signposting, and outcome monitoring
3. Playing a role in service development and Quality Improvement projects
4. Co-producing initiatives with people with lived experience

We seek someone passionate about working with eating disorders, who thrives in dynamic teams and aims to make a meaningful impact.

This role offers clinical development, varied experience, and the opportunity to influence an evolving service.

Main duties:

The post holder will provide psychological interventions for individuals with eating disorders or related issues, including assessments, information sharing, outcome collection, signposting, and group work, depending on skills and experience. They will work with supervisors on Quality Improvement projects, data analysis, and co-produced initiatives. The post involves supporting clinical and service development and maintaining relationships with local resources and organizations.

ELFT is recognized for excellence in mental health care, innovation, and improvement. Our mission is to improve quality of life for all we serve, guided by our values: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive.

We focus on continuous quality improvement, with a strategic plan aligned with NHS long-term goals, aiming to enhance population health, care experience, staff experience, and value.

About our community:

We provide diverse community health and mental health services across London and surrounding areas, including inpatient, outpatient, and forensic services, emphasizing integrated care.

Achievements and culture:

Rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, recognized as a top healthcare employer, and committed to valuing staff and involving service users in care and recruitment decisions.

We welcome applicants with lived experience and diverse backgrounds, committed to equality, diversity, and flexible working arrangements.