Practitioner Psychologist - Eating Disorders

<p></p> <h3><strong>Job Title:</strong> Clinical Psychologist – Eating Disorders</h3> <p><strong>Banding:</strong> Band 8a equivalent<br><strong>Location:</strong> The Lilac Tree Clinic, Sheffield<br><strong>Working Hours:</strong> Full-time, Monday to Friday<br><strong>Salary:</strong> £53,000 – £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)</p> <p></p> <p>Join a pioneering, newly established Eating Disorders Day Treatment Unit, where your expertise will directly impact the lives of adults on their recovery journey. This is a unique opportunity to work in a specialist, independent clinic offering evidence-based interventions in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. Located in the heart of Sheffield, the clinic operates in partnership with local healthcare providers and is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.</p> <p></p> <h3><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h3> <p>As a Practitioner Psychologist, you’ll be at the heart of patient care, delivering psychological assessments and therapies tailored to individuals with eating disorders. Your role will include:</p> <ul> <li>Conducting comprehensive psychological assessments</li> <li>Delivering CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based therapies</li> <li>Collaborating with psychiatrists, dietitians, nurses, and therapists</li> <li>Engaging patients and families with clear, compassionate communication</li> <li>Contributing to clinical governance and quality improvement</li> <li>Supporting staff training and mentoring junior clinicians</li> <li>Participating in research and integrating findings into practice</li> </ul> <p></p> <h3><strong>Benefits</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Work within a specialist, independent clinic focused solely on eating disorders</li> <li>Be part of a new, dynamic multidisciplinary team</li> <li>Opportunities for research, training, and professional development</li> <li>Supportive leadership and a collaborative working culture</li> <li>Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Access to clinical supervision and CPD funding</li> </ul> <p></p> <h3><strong>Qualifications and Experience</strong></h3> <p>We welcome applications from candidates who meet most of the following criteria:</p> <ul> <li>Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy or equivalent)</li> <li>HCPC registration</li> <li>Experience in the psychological treatment of eating disorders</li> <li>Strong clinical and diagnostic skills</li> <li>Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desirable but not essential:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Additional training in CBT, DBT, or eating disorder-specific therapies</li> <li>Experience in day treatment or inpatient settings</li> <li>Research experience or publications</li> </ul> <p>If you’re passionate about making a difference, but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.</p> <p></p> <h3><strong>How to Apply</strong></h3> <p>Apply directly through the Pulse website. Once submitted, a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application and next steps.</p> <p></p> <h3><strong>Why Work with Pulse</strong></h3> <p>Pulse is a leading provider of specialist healthcare recruitment. We offer:</p> <ul> <li>Dedicated support throughout your placement</li> <li>Access to exclusive roles across the UK</li> <li>Compliance and onboarding assistance</li> <li>Competitive pay rates and flexible contracts</li> </ul> <p></p> <p></p> <h3><strong>Reasonable Adjustments</strong></h3> <p>We are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p>