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Applied Psychologist - ClinicalinLeicesterinLeicesterPUBLISHED MON 28 OCT 2024

Band 8b: £62,215 to £72,293 a year  FIXEDTERM 
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The Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking an Applied Psychologist - Clinical to join a pilot service focused on supporting adults with Type 1 diabetes and disordered eating in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. This fixed-term role is for one day a week and offers remote working flexibility. The position is initially contracted until March 2024, with potential extensions up to March 2025. As part of a multidisciplinary team led by a prominent figure in diabetes management, the psychologist will provide specialist assessments and psychological therapy, contribute to team discussions, and mentor other healthcare staff while managing a small caseload of psychotherapy treatments.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to enhance local understanding of Type 1 diabetes and disordered eating and will engage with various partners and services to ensure comprehensive care for patients. Prior experience with Type 1 diabetes and eating disorders is preferred, but an eagerness to learn in this specialized area is also valued.

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