Senior Clinical Psychologist – Eating Disorders (Flexible)

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization in Maidstone seeks a Senior Clinical Psychologist for the All Age Eating Disorder team. This role involves assessing and treating patients with eating disorders in an outpatient setting, providing clinical supervision, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with children and adolescents in mental health, particularly eating disorders, and hold relevant qualifications. The position promises a supportive environment aimed at professional development and excellent patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Continued professional development

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with children and adolescents having eating disorders.
• Ability to communicate complex psychological matters to patients efficiently.
• Knowledge of NHS, Social Care structures, and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with eating disorders in an outpatient service.
• Provide clinical supervision to trainees and assist in service improvement.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Evidence-based interventions

Education

Post-graduate training in psychological practice

Post-graduate qualification in Psychological Therapies

Job description

A community healthcare organization in Maidstone seeks a Senior Clinical Psychologist for the All Age Eating Disorder team. This role involves assessing and treating patients with eating disorders in an outpatient setting, providing clinical supervision, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with children and adolescents in mental health, particularly eating disorders, and hold relevant qualifications. The position promises a supportive environment aimed at professional development and excellent patient care.