Job Description

Job Title Eating Disorders Psychologist
Band 7
Hours 22.5 hours per week
Location London, Greater London
Rate Competitive, to be discussed upon application

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Psychologist specialising in eating disorders to join our esteemed NHS client’s dynamic team based in London, Greater London. This position is available for an immediate start, offering competitive rates.

Key Responsibilities

The Psychologist will provide psychological assessments and interventions for children and adolescents with eating disorders, working as part of a multidisciplinary team. They will offer therapeutic support, develop treatment plans, and liaise with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care. The psychologist will utilise Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) techniques to support patients in managing their eating disorders. Additionally, they will participate in service and business planning activities, maintain professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and comply with the Trust’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Psychology.
• Full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Expertise in psychological assessments and interventions for eating disorders.
• Strong experience with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
• A high level of clinical skills as evidenced by peer review and reports.
• Evidence of incorporating core values of commitment, trust, integrity, and kindness into their work with others.
• Willingness to work flexibly across a range of clinic models, venues, and days of the week.
• Good communication skills and level of IT literacy.
• An interest to advance professionally as evidenced by attendance and contribution to reflective practice meetings, reliability meetings, and/or other CPD events within their professional clinical practice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated professional looking to advance your career and make a meaningful impact in the field of psychology, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV below to apply. If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation once they have worked over 200 hours*.

Why Work with Pulse

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our initial conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your speciality inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are committed to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.