Principal Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead

Join Our Outstanding Team as a Clinical Psychologist in Children's Eating Disorder Service (CEDS) Are you an experience Clinical Psychologist with a passion for supporting children and young people? We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to take a leadership role in our highly regarded Children's Eating Disorder Service (CEDS) within Somerset CAMHS, rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). If you're looking for a role where you can make a lasting impact and advance your career, this might be the perfect fit for you. Why Join Us Now? This is an ideal time to join us as we evolve our approach to supporting children with eating difficulties, offering the unique chance to contribute to both clinical practice and broader system change across the South West. Who Should Apply? Whether you're an experienced Band 8b looking for a new challenge, a Band 8a eager to progress, or currently working in a related field with relevant, transferable skills, we encourage you to consider this role. We offer full training in specialist psychological models to ensure you're fully supported in your professional development., As a clinical leader within CEDS, you'll guide both our psychologists and multidisciplinary team, ensuring the highest standards of psychologically informed care for young people and their families. This role involves:

• Delivering direct clinical services to children and young people with complex eating challenges, providing impactful, evidence-based interventions.
• Offering essential supervision to junior psychologists and team members, contributing to the team's ongoing professional development.
• Shaping the quality of psychological assessments and therapies within CEDS, ensuring care remains of the highest standard.
• Collaborating closely with CAMHS and partner agencies, promoting a truly holistic approach to care that benefits from the best of shared expertise.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people, while further developing your skills in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, in a supportive and forward-thinking environment committed to continuous learning and professional growth. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and making a real difference in the lives of young people.

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!