Practitioner Psychologist – Eating Disorders

Company: Pulse
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Location: Sheffield
Job Description:

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist – Eating Disorders

Banding: Band 8a equivalentLocation: The Lilac Tree Clinic, SheffieldWorking Hours: Full-time, Monday to FridaySalary: £53,000 – £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

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.

Responsibilities

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:

  • Conducting comprehensive psychological assessments
  • Delivering CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based therapies
  • Collaborating with psychiatrists, dietitians, nurses, and therapists
  • Engaging patients and families with clear, compassionate communication
  • Contributing to clinical governance and quality improvement
  • Supporting staff training and mentoring junior clinicians
  • Participating in research and integrating findings into practice

Benefits

  • Work within a specialist, independent clinic focused solely on eating disorders
  • Be part of a new, dynamic multidisciplinary team
  • Opportunities for research, training, and professional development
  • Supportive leadership and a collaborative working culture
  • Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements
  • Access to clinical supervision and CPD funding

Qualifications and Experience

We welcome applications from candidates who meet most of the following criteria:

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy or equivalent)
  • HCPC registration
  • Experience in the psychological treatment of eating disorders
  • Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
  • Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities

Desirable but not essential:

  • Additional training in CBT, DBT, or eating disorder-specific therapies
  • Experience in day treatment or inpatient settings
  • Research experience or publications

If you’re passionate about making a difference, but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Reasonable Adjustments

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.

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Posted: July 31st, 2026