Practitioner Psychologist or Specialist Psychological Therapist (CBT)
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Job Summary
We're looking for like-minded people to join us and help provide top quality care to those who need it.
An opportunity has arisen for a Practitioner Psychologist/Specialist Psychological Therapist to join the SEDS Service. We are a passionate multidisciplinary team delivering NICE recommended treatments and aiming to provide the best possible care to adults living with eating disorders.
Previous experience of working in an eating disorder service is desirable but not necessary, as we offer considerable in-house and external training opportunities (including CBT-T, CBT-E, and MANTRA). The post will be supervised by a senior psychologist within the team. There will be extensive opportunities for developing supervisory experience, being involved in research/service development, and nurturing special interests.
Covering the whole of Sussex, SEDS provides specialist eating disorder services across a large geographical area, including Coastal West Sussex, North West Sussex, Brighton, and East Sussex. With the introduction of remote working, there is scope, where possible, to tailor your working pattern/location to the needs of both the service and you.
This is a chance for you to join an organisation which prioritizes service development in collaboration with experts through experience and carers, and to work with dedicated and supportive colleagues.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities of the Role: The post holder will provide specialist assessment and psychological therapy to adults with eating disorders in an outpatient setting.
We are keen to foster individual interests or specialties relevant to eating disorders, that you would then 'champion' to the wider team. Examples include working with specific co-morbidities (e.g., personality disorder or autistic spectrum disorder), working with families or loved ones of people with eating disorders, or championing smooth transitions from CAMHS.
Research is encouraged; you will be part of a team that values delivering evidence-based treatment and supports evidence-generating practice. We have an established eating disorder research clinic (SPIRED) to improve treatment and support for people with eating disorders, bringing together clinicians and people with lived experience.
About Us
We are committed to supporting staff well-being, developing new roles, and have a thriving Recovery College. We have close links with local universities and support training schemes for clinical psychology and nursing, providing high-quality placements.
The trust is committed to strong, collaborative leadership between managers and clinicians.
Your Benefits:
* Access to full psychological support via our internal wellbeing team
* Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing training and development opportunities
* Access to discount schemes
* A position within a trust rated as 'Outstanding' for caring and 'Good' overall by the CQC
* Excellent NHS Pension
* Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays)
About The Trust:
We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people, and adults across Sussex. Rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by CQC. Staff survey highlights include:
* 82% agree that patient care is our top priority
* 70% value flexible working opportunities
* 79% feel able to make improvements within their team
* 77% see opportunities to show initiative
Details
Date posted: 25 June 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 7
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per year (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Location: East Brighton Community Mental Health Centre, Brighton, BN2 3EW
Job Responsibilities
Provide specialist assessment and psychological therapy to adults with eating disorders.
Requirements
Successful applicants will need to have:
* A degree in Psychology and Doctoral-level training in Applied Psychology (or equivalent for those trained before 1996 or outside the UK)
* Accredited training in CBT
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. We welcome informal visits or a phone conversation about the service/post. Please contact Dr. Amy Brown, SEDS Consultant Clinical Psychologist, at 03003 040 090 or via email.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
* Post-graduate doctoral-level training in applied psychology, including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, multiple psychological therapies, and lifespan developmental psychology as approved by HCPC.
* Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with HCPC.
Knowledge/Experience:
* Experience in specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment across diverse client groups and settings.
* Doctoral-level knowledge of research design and multivariate data analysis.
* High-level neuropsychology skills and evidence of ongoing training.
* Experience applying psychology in multicultural contexts.
* Evidence of CPD as required by HCPC.
Additional notes: The post is subject to DBS checks, sponsorship considerations, and UK registration requirements.
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