Specialist Psychologist / Highly Specialist Psychologist Job at Navigo Health and Social Care CIC (Grimsby)

Job Description

This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic Psychologist to join Rharian Fields Specialist Eating Disorder Inpatient Service. This is a highly rewarding role to work within a dedicated and passionate multidisciplinary team that has been rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and is part of the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Quality Network for Eating Disorders accreditation scheme. The role would suit someone who is passionate about providing high quality, trauma informed care and has previous experience of working with an eating disordered client population, although there is scope to support the post holder to develop their skills and experience so we welcome applications from trainees who are due to qualify in Sept 2026

Job Responsibility

To provide psychological assessment, formulation and evidence based intervention for service users admitted to Rharian Fields Specialist Eating Disorder Inpatient Service
Contribute to risk assessment and management, including psychological input to MDT decision making including management of high risk presentations and engagement difficulties
Work collaboratively within the MDT, supporting reflective practice and psychologically informed care across the service
Liaise with families and carers where appropriate, and with partner services across care pathways
Deliver care within a trauma informed framework, actively minimising re traumatisation and supporting safety, collaboration, and dignity
Adapt interventions for people with neurodivergence, sensory sensitivities, or communication differences

Requirements

Experience of working with people with severe and complex mental health needs, including eating disorders
Evidence of clinical experience of working with eating disorder client population particularly in assessment, formulation, treatment planning and implementation

Nice to have

Teaching and training of Psychology and other staff
Clinical supervision experience
A clear track record of managing complexity and risk whilst maintaining high standards of service delivery
A comprehensive understanding of the changing NHS and Social Care environment and the challenges they face
Evidence of specialist interest in working with service users with eating disorders during training
Extended casework in relevant speciality area before and during training
Experience of offering line management
Clinical audit work in specialist area
Experience in undertaking leadership roles within psychology services in the NHS and in contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and clinical policies in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency contexts
Relevant specialist CPD (e.g CBT-E, SSCM, MANTRA, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, EMDR)
Post qualification training in psychological therapy
Accreditation in a/or multiple relevant psychological therapies
Knowledge of more than one psychological therapy
Knowledge of legislation and its implications for clinical practice
Advanced, specialist skills in psychological assessment, formulation and intervention
Strong leadership qualities, resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty
Effective team player with good liaison and communication skills
Very well organised with good administration skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to cope with workload pressure and prioritise workload
Ability to make clinical decisions around complex and emotive issues
Empathy/engagement with the client group
Self-awareness and emotional resilience

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