Systemic Family Therapist / Psychologist / Psychological TherapistinBarkinginBarkingPUBLISHED THU 10 APR 2025

We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical /Counselling psychologist or Systemic Family Therapist to join our dedicated multi-disciplinary Community Eating Disorder 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 will primarily work with Children and Young people, their family and care givers however opportunities will be available to work across the lifespan.

We are looking for a suitably qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Systemic Family Therapist to support the team deliver the best possible treatment to children and young people with an eating disorder. We are seeking an individual with the knowledge and skills to work as part of a multi-professional team and be innovative in their approach to supporting this client group.

This post is a great opportunity to work as part of a well established and innovative CAMHS Eating Disorder Service in North East London NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for a Systemic Family Therapist or Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist to join our highly skilled, dedicated and friendly team to work primarily with children and young people and their family and carers. The CAMHS team sits within a lifespan Eating Disorder service which creates a opportunity for smooth transition between young people and adult services. We are seeking an individual who has an interest in working in eating disorders and is passionate about delivering good quality, patient-led, care to young people and families.

The successful applicant will work effectively within a multi-disciplinary context and will ideally have experience in working with children and young people with eating disorders and their families. We will support candidates to develop skills in delivering treatment in line with NICE guidelines.

COVID-19 Vaccination

We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.

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).

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 in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of basic salary, with a minimum of £4,551 and maximum of £5,735, pro rata for part time staff

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Abigail Beattie Job title: Integrated Team Manager Email address: Telephone number:

Name: Jennifer Danby

Job Title: Clinical Lead (camhs)

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