Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist or Clinical Psychologist
Job Summary
* Be responsible for providing community‑based specialist psychological input for a range of different eating disorders.
* Work as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team for adults with a range of eating disorders.
* Work autonomously within professional guidelines and Trust and Service policies and procedures.
* Utilise theoretical knowledge and clinical skills to support clients towards recovery.
* Utilise research skills for audit and support service development.
The Eating Disorders team would welcome applications from newly qualified candidates.
Main duties of the post holder
* Hold a caseload of clients with eating disorders delivering therapeutic interventions and acting as care coordinator if needed.
* Be part of a multi‑disciplinary team and be expected to be a good communicator and a team player. Current interventions are delivered both face‑to‑face and remotely.
* If required, be prepared to travel to see clients and be flexible to meet the demands of the job.
* Maintain good working relationships both inside and outside the Trust.
* Be supervised by a senior colleague within the existing team and will also be able to seek a supervisor in respect to specific therapeutic models from the wider psychological therapy network.
About the Service
The DHCFT eating disorder service was established in 2007 and is an expanding service which covers the City of Derby and the County of Derbyshire providing a high‑quality community service. Therapeutic interventions are provided to clients and their families and consultation and advice are offered to a wide range of staff. The team currently consists of Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Nurse Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Dietitians and Administrators. The team currently delivers a range of therapeutic interventions from CBT‑E, MANTRA, and Psychodynamic and Systemically informed approaches. Interventions are delivered both individually and in group settings. There are many opportunities to work jointly with MDT colleagues.
Employment Details
Date posted: 21 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 7
Salary: Depending on experience pa, pro‑ra‑ta
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working
Reference number: 383‑SPE‑6131‑25
Job locations: Unity Mill, Derwent Street, Belper, DE56 1WN
Person Specification
* Registered with the HCPC (or Nursing Medical Council or Social Work England) or soon to be qualified and eligible for registration.
* Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and/or CBT accredited with the BABCP with a Core Profession (Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy) or equivalent.
* Have access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes or able to travel as required.
* Experience of working with service users with eating disorders or experience of working with service users with severe mental health problems.
* Evidence of working well in a team (desirable).
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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