Clinical Psychologist CYP Eating Disorders


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£57,528 - £64,750
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Barking, IG11 7RS
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	18 Aug 2026

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Summary

Psychologist and Pathway lead NELFT ARFID service We are seeking an enthusiastic Psychologist to join our newly commissioned ARFID service. This is an exciting time to join NELFT CYP CEDS and lead on the implementation of a newly commissioned ARFID service to sit alongside the core CYP CEDS team. North East London NHS Foundation Trust Community Eating Disorder service offers the latest in evidence based NICE compliant psychological interventions to clients and their families with an Eating Disorder. Unlike many other mental health services, we offer specialist assessment and treatment across the life span from age 8yrs with no upper age limit. The team’s multi-disciplinary approach to the assessment and treatment of individuals with an eating disorder is a real strength. The post holder and ARFID pathway lead will be instrumental in setting up the new service with the support of senior colleagues within NELFT core CYP community eating disorder service. We are looking for an experienced psychologist to lead an ARFID treatment pathway and oversea delivery of the best possible treatment to children and young people with ARFID. We are seeking an individual with the specialist knowledge and skills to work as part of a multi-professional team and be innovative in their approach to supporting this client group. Main duties of the job The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in providing excellent treatment to CYP with ARFID. Previous experience in eating disorders experience is essential. The successful applicant will lead the ARFID team and be instrimental in developing the ARFID patjay including implementing robust triage , assessment and formulation driven interventions. in keeping with the latest evidence base. The post holder will lead the ARFID service while having string links with the core CYP CEDS team. Working in an eating disorder service allows the development of skills in working with a number of comorbidities, including autism, depression and anxiety and personality disorders and we offer supervision and training to support this. The post holder is expected to work well within a team setting , setting high standards while suppprting the ARFID team to develop the ARFID service that meets the needs of this client group and their care givers. The post holder will operate within recognised professional guidelines and the overall framework of North East London NHS Foundation Trust eating disorder service policies and procedures. Essential Criteria: Doctorate in Clinical Counselling Psychology advanced knowledge and skill in eating disorders Experience of working in CYP CEDS Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for service users’ psychological care and treatment within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan Experience of assessing and treating service users across the full range of care settings. Leadership experience Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes, Essex. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest,) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time). Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

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