Clinical Psychologist CYP Eating Disorders

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Clinical Psychologist CYP Eating Disorders The closing date is 14 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary To be professionally, accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work and follow guidance as set out by HCPC. To manage complex cases using advanced clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to support assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning. To ensure that all service users are treated based on evidence-based practice and nationally agreed standards. To provide specialised training to health professionals in line with the service objectives. To attend multidisciplinary team meetings as required. To attend management and clinical supervision sessions as per the NELFT Supervision and Appraisal Policy. Specialist Clinical Skills To act as an autonomous, registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols. The post holder will be fully registered with the appropriate professional or regulatory body (e.g. HCPC). To be responsible, and accountable, for service delivery to clients/patients. To be able to assess and develop plans of care to meet the complex needs of patients with ARFID. This includes chronic, acute and palliative care within own competencies, recognising own limitations and seeking advice when necessary. This will include continuously evaluating and acting on outcomes. Main duties of the job To provide teaching and training workshops in ARFID. To participate in the development and maintenance of the eating disorder reference library for the use of all NELFT and local agency staff To act as mentor to students, providing effective education, facilitating their development and promoting high standards of care Ensure students are actively supported to enable them to achieve their learning needs To ensure own continued professional development and support a culture of lifelong learning in self and others To undertake, and assist, in the planning of own mandatory training and workshops To undertake a regular appraisal, developing a personal development plan that includes clinical competencies reflecting the health needs of the local population and relates to Trust strategy To support new staff and their integration within the team To support training as part of the role including changes to professional development and implementation of new policies and guidelines About us NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care. Details Date posted 06 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £57,528 to £64,750 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number OHC-3LCY-002168 Job locations Orchard Health Centre Barking Greater London IG11 7RS