Practitioner Psychologist - Eating Disorders

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist – Eating Disorders

Banding: Band 8a equivalent
Location: The Lilac Tree Clinic, Sheffield
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Salary: £53,000 – £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Join a pioneering, newly established Eating Disorders Day Treatment Unit, where your expertise will directly impact the lives of adults on their recovery journey. This is a unique opportunity to work in a specialist, independent clinic offering evidence-based interventions in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. Located in the heart of Sheffield, the clinic operates in partnership with local healthcare providers and is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

Responsibilities

As a Practitioner Psychologist, you’ll be at the heart of patient care, delivering psychological assessments and therapies tailored to individuals with eating disorders. Your role will include:

• Conducting comprehensive psychological assessments


• Delivering CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based therapies


• Collaborating with psychiatrists, dietitians, nurses, and therapists


• Engaging patients and families with clear, compassionate communication


• Contributing to clinical governance and quality improvement


• Supporting staff training and mentoring junior clinicians


• Participating in research and integrating findings into practice

Benefits

• Work within a specialist, independent clinic focused solely on eating disorders


• Be part of a new, dynamic multidisciplinary team


• Opportunities for research, training, and professional development


• Supportive leadership and a collaborative working culture


• Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements


• Access to clinical supervision and CPD funding

Qualifications and Experience

We welcome applications from candidates who meet most of the following criteria:

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy or equivalent)


• HCPC registration


• Experience in the psychological treatment of eating disorders


• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills


• Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities

Desirable but not essential:

• Additional training in CBT, DBT, or eating disorder-specific therapies


• Experience in day treatment or inpatient settings


• Research experience or publications

If you’re passionate about making a difference, but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

How to Apply

Apply directly through the Pulse website. Once submitted, a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application and next steps.

Why Work with Pulse

Pulse is a leading provider of specialist healthcare recruitment. We offer:

• Dedicated support throughout your placement


• Access to exclusive roles across the UK


• Compliance and onboarding assistance


• Competitive pay rates and flexible contracts

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.