Eating Disorders Psychologist – Band 8a

Are you an empathetic Clinical Psychologist seeking a new opportunity?

A new opportunity has become available for a band 8a Clinical Psychologist to join our well-established NHS client’s adult eating disorders team based in Durham. The post is available to start as soon as possible, working full time hours on a locum basis

Our client is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to provide assessments and thnd other restrictive eating disorders. The appointed Clinical Psychologist will be working as part of an MDT, helping to provide the best possible outcomes for patients within the service, coming up with a treatment plan that will help the patient deal with the mental or emotional causes of the disorder.

Main duties of the job

Clinical work will include psychological assessment and therapy with people experiencing severe eating disorders. Our Psychologists work very much collectively with the multi-disciplinary team, applying psychological understanding to informing wider team working through supervision, consultation and informing team protocols will be another key part of the role. There will be the opportunity to further develop your clinical leadership skills, take the lead in service improvement work and develop research interests when embedded into post

To be considered for this role you must:

· Hold a relevant doctorate level qualification

· Be HCPC registered

· Have previous CAMHS eating disorders experience

· Be a great listener with strong communication skills

· Be both patient and analytical

What next?

If you are a Clinical Psychologist and have a strong interest in helping those with restrictive eating disorders, please apply today or contact the team for more information.

Benefits of locum work:

· Daily payroll

· Variety of work opportunities in NHS and private sectors

· Expand your skill set more quickly

· Flexible hours of work

Why Pulse?

· Online interviews via HireVue

· First class support and advice from our specialist consultant teams

· iPoint – Electronic Timesheet smartphone app

· Assistance with travel and finding accommodation

· Streamlined compliance process, utilising new online technology

· Access to high-quality voluntary training

· £300 Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*

Not for you but know the ideal Clinical Psychologist?

If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation once they have worked over 200 hours*