Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead

3 weeks ago


Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to lead our Children's Eating Disorder Service (CEDS) in Somerset. As a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead, you will provide clinical leadership to other psychologists and the wider multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high-quality psychologically informed support to young people and their families.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide specialist psychological assessments and interventions for children and young people with complex eating disorders or eating-related difficulties.
  • Develop and deliver CEDS teaching programmes, promoting a psychological perspective and the use of psychological approaches in care coordination.
  • Liaise and work with other professionals to ensure effective implementation of best practice and service development.
  • Contribute to multi-disciplinary case discussions and planning meetings, promoting a collaborative approach to care.
  • Provide a direct specialist service for service users presenting with eating disorders and/or eating issues, and their families.

About Us

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing high-quality care to our patients. As an organisation, we offer a range of benefits, including flexible working, the NHS pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. We are proud of our skilled and diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Person Specification

  • Doctoral Clinical Psychology qualification or equivalent, as accredited by the British Psychology Society (BPS).
  • Eligible for Chartered Clinical Psychologist status.
  • Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
  • Experience of working with clients with complex presentations within CAMHS or similar services.
  • Experience of teaching, training, and/or professional and clinical supervision.
  • Experience of supporting junior qualified and non-qualified staff members.


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