Clinical Psychologist - CAMHS Children's Eating Disorder Service
Job Summary: We're delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a skilled and compassionate Band 8a Clinical Psychologist to join our Children's Eating Disorder Service (CEDS), part of Somerset CAMHS - rated "Outstanding" by the CQC.
About Us
CEDS provides specialist assessment and treatment for children and young people with eating disorders, alongside their families. We are a close-knit, MDT-driven team committed to evidence-based, developmentally informed, and psychologically led care.
About The Role
We're seeking a Clinical Psychologist with experience or strong interest in working with eating disorders in children and adolescents. You will:
* Provide psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention using evidence-based models such as CBT-E, family-based treatment, and third-wave approaches.
* Contribute to MDT case discussions, treatment planning, and delivery of home and clinic-based interventions.
* Offer psychological thinking and leadership across the team, supporting reflective practice and clinical formulation.
* Deliver supervision and consultation to colleagues, and support the development of psychologically informed care pathways.
* Work collaboratively with families, supporting systemic and relational approaches to recovery.
This is a rewarding time to join a service where clinical psychology is highly valued. You'll have the opportunity to shape service delivery and contribute to ongoing innovation in eating disorder care for young people.
Main duties of the job
You'll be responsible for delivering a high quality, comprehensive community mental health service for children and young people experiencing eating disorders and eating difficulties.
This role involves supervision and support for multi-disciplinary members of the team, consultation with multi-agency colleagues, direct clinical work, and teaching and training.
There is also the opportunity and support for further training as required. You will be part of the CEDS senior management team and contribute to service improvement and development. There are strong links with the wider psychology teams across children and young people's services.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
* Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, or equivalent.
* Valid professional registration with HCPC.
* Specialist training and/or experience in interventions appropriate for eating disorders.
Desirable
* Clinical supervision experience and training.
* Relevant Specialist CPD qualification.
Experience
* Essential: High level competence in core psychological assessment, formulation and intervention skills; clinical or audit work in the field of eating disorders.
* Desirable: Further training in specialist area; multidisciplinary work with young people and families; significant experience in assessing and managing risk; experience of supervising others.
Additional Criteria
* Advanced neuropsychological assessment and formulation skills.
* Highly developed in-depth knowledge of specialist therapeutic interventions underpinned by comprehensive theoretical knowledge.
* Ability to communicate technical and clinically sensitive information to young people and families who may be presenting in distress.
* Exceptional interpersonal skills demonstrating compassion, empathy and an ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
* Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
Other Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS check may be required. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Foundation House, Wellsprings Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7PQ
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