Location
Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Type
Permanent, Full-time or Part-time, Flexible working
Salary (£)
Band 7, Depending on experience, pro-rata
About Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust runs one of the most respected eating disorder services in the UK. Established in 2007, their team provides high-quality community-based care across Derby and Derbyshire, supporting adults through recovery. They believe in teamwork, growth, and purpose. From Psychiatrists to Dietitians, every professional contributes to a shared goal: helping people rebuild healthy relationships with food and themselves. Their work blends compassion with clinical excellence — and they’re inviting you to be part of it.
Job details
Benefits
- Career Development: Access to continuous professional development, including national eating disorder training at Maudsley Hospital
- Flexible Working Options: Choose from full-time, part-time, or flexible schedules
- Collaborative Team Culture: Work with Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Therapists, and Dietitians in a multidisciplinary setting
- Professional Supervision: Receive support from senior clinicians and the wider psychology network
- Inclusive Environment: Be part of a trust that values diversity, inclusion, and authentic individuality
Requirements
- Professional Registration: Registered with HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council, or Social Work England (or soon eligible)
- Qualifications: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or BABCP-accredited CBT qualification with a Core Profession (Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy)
- Experience: Work with clients who have eating disorders or complex mental health needs
- Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary settings
- Mobility: Access to a vehicle for work purposes or flexibility to travel within service areas
Salary Details
Band 7, dependent on experience, with pro-rata for part-time staff.
About the Role
You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting adults with eating disorders through evidence-based therapy and collaborative care planning. Whether you’re a newly qualified practitioner or an experienced clinician, this role offers room to grow, learn, and make a lasting impact.
You’ll provide psychological assessments, deliver interventions such as CBT-E and MANTRA, and work closely with clients, families, and community teams to foster recovery. The work spans individual therapy, group interventions, and consultation with wider services — blending autonomy with teamwork.
You’ll also contribute to service improvement through audits and research while shaping the development of future care pathways. Every case you manage moves the service closer to its mission of accessible, compassionate psychological care for all.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver structured psychological therapies to adults with eating disorders to support recovery goals
- Act as care coordinator when required to ensure consistent, person-centred care
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to align treatment plans and progress reviews
- Offer consultation and guidance to colleagues to enhance clinical outcomes
- Engage in clinical supervision and professional development to maintain best practice standards
- Contribute to audits and service evaluations to strengthen quality improvement efforts
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Trust is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. They celebrate individuality and ensure that everyone — regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, or background — has an equal opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Unity Mill, Derwent Street, Belper, DE56 1WN
- Contact: Mandy Underwood, Clinical Psychologist
- Email: mandy.underwood@nhs.net
- Phone: 01773 881467
Reference Number
383-SPE-6131-25
How To Apply
Interested? Don’t wait too long. Apply today through the NHS Jobs portal to join a dedicated team making a real difference in mental health care across Derbyshire.
