An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Clinical Psychologist to work in a brand new specialist inpatient unit based in the Midhurst, West Sussex area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This is a brand-new specialist inpatient unit for young adults aged 18-25 in Sussex with Eating Disorders
**To be considered for this position you must be registered with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist**
As the Clinical Psychologist your key responsibilities include:
* Providing specialist psychological assessments, and individualised evidence-based psychological interventions for young adults with severe eating disorders and complex mental health difficulties
* Providing evidence-based and formulation-driven psychological perspectives to multidisciplinary risk management, care planning and decision-making
* Managing a complex caseload as the individual psychological therapist working within a multidisciplinary team, in addition to facilitating group psychological interventions and family/systemic interventions
* Monitoring clinical progress through regular reviews of psychological treatment
* Providing high-quality clinical supervision to the Assistant Psychologist
* Supporting staff development through the provision of training, consultation, formulation meetings and reflective practice sessions
* Contributing to service developments within the therapies team and wider service
* Receiving regular supervision and line management from the Regional Therapies Lead/Consultant Clinical Psychologist
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
* Knowledge and understanding of eating disorders, and the impact on young adults and their families
* Experience working with individuals with eating disorders and their families, in either community or inpatient services
* Prior experience in eating disorders is desirable but not essential for this position.
* Experience working with patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder, neurodivergence, trauma and personality disorders is also desirable
* Experience of supervising and training junior members of the team
* Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patient's psychological care and treatment as a qualified professional within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan
The successful Clinical Psychologist will receive an excellent salary up to £55,000 per annum DOE. We currently have permanent full time and part time shifts available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
* The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off!
* Free meals
* Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
* Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
* Pension contribution to secure your future
* Life Assurance for added peace of mind
* Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time
Reference ID: 6959
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV