Overview
In this role you will join a busy Specialist Eating Disorders service to provide specialist psychology input within a multidisciplinary team. You will lead on formulations and contribute to service development, research, and supervision. You will work with adults with eating disorders and comorbid challenges, liaising with various agencies and medical colleagues as needed. The post offers opportunities for regional service development and placement supervision in a supportive, reflective team. This is a chance to shape evidence-based care within a skilled MDT.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect clinical psychology work for individuals and care systems
- Lead formulations and maintain psychologically-minded discussions within the team
- Liaise with multiple disciplines and agencies (health, education, social services, voluntary sectors)
- Offer supervision and consultation to staff within the team and across services
- Work autonomously within professional guidelines and service policies
- Engage in research, audit, and service development activities
- Supervise placement students and contribute to CPD within the team
- Support service leadership in developing the ED offer and multidisciplinary practice
Key requirements
- Postgraduate doctorate in clinical psychology or equivalent accredited by BPS
- HCPC registration
- Experience delivering specialist psychology services to adults with eating disorders
- Experience in MDT / multiagency working
- Experience of consultation to service staff about eating disorders
- Knowledge of evidence-based therapies for eating disorders and guidelines
- IT skills and ability to develop outcomes measures
- Willingness to engage in supervision of staff and CPD activities
- Compassionate and reflective practice
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and collaboration within a multidisciplinary setting
- Therapies in eating disorders (CBT-E, MANTRA, SSCM) or willingness to develop
- Specialist assessment and intervention skills for complex presentations
- Developing formulations and psychological reasoning for case discussions
Clinical Psychologist Community Adult Eating Disorders Service in Nottingham employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
