About this role
Job summary Are you an experienced Counselling Psychologist looking to take on a 12 month fixed term contract? If so, join Middlewood Clinic in Sussex, a service which provides care and treatment for men and women who have an eating disorder including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and atypical Eating Disorders. This is an opportunity is to cover materity leave. Reporting directly to the Consultant Psychologist, you will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and be requested to design and deliver training. As a Counselling Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service users caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans. Your Counselling Psychologist career at Middlewood Clinic will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills throughout
Main duties of the job The position as a Counselling Psychologist at Elysium Healthcare's Middlewood Clinic offers a 12-month maternity cover role supporting men and women with eating disorders. Located in Midhurst, West Sussex, the job requires the psychologist to handle both individual and group interventions, undertake diagnostic and cognitive assessments, and conduct risk assessments. The employee will work directly with the Consultant Psychologist and engage with a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to deliver high-quality care. The clinic provides a nurturing environment for patient recovery, focusing on achieving a healthy body weight and addressing accompanying psychological issues. With an annual salary of £55,000, the role also provides numerous career development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. To qualify, candidates must possess a BPS recognized degree, be HCPC registered, and have Chartered Psychologist status along with relevant experience and post-graduate qualifications. The professional environment promises pride and fulfilment.
About us Elysium Healthcare, a part of Ramsay Health Care, is a healthcare provider with over 8,000 employees, offering a broad spectrum of services throughout England and Wales in areas such as Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities, Autism, and more. Middlewood Clinic, located in Midhurst, West Sussex, is one of their facilities, focusing on eating disorders like Anorexia and Bulimia. The clinic promotes a holistic recovery approach, combining physical health restoration with psychological therapy. Besides the opportunity for professional growth and development, employees are provided a competitive benefits package, including a base salary, annual leave, career development opportunities, and various wellness programs. Elysium believes in a supportive work environment and emphasizes the significance of mental and physical balance for both its staff and patients. With a commitment to inclusive and accessible recruitment, Elysium Healthcare is recognized as a Disability Confident employer and adheres to stringent safeguarding protocols.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you an experienced Counselling Psychologist looking to take on a 12 month fixed term contract? If so, join Middlewood Clinic in Sussex, a service which provides care and treatment for men and women who have an eating disorder including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and atypical Eating Disorders. This is an opportunity is to cover materity leave.
Reporting directly to the Consultant Psychologist, you will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and be requested to design and deliver training.
As a Counselling Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user’s caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans.
Your Counselling Psychologist career at Middlewood Clinic will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills throughout your time with us. Your professional growth is valued and there are numerous career development opportunities on offer. There is an extensive range of courses designed to help you grow and succeed in your career.
It's a career that brings pride and fulfilment, a true representation of what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
As a Psychologist you will be:
Participating in the assessment of referrals, and to provide initial assessment service users referred to the service. Undertaking high quality direct (assessment & therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory, and evaluative) specialist psychological interventions and making autonomous clinical decisions. Working therapeutically with service users with complex presentations, undertake the assessments using a broad range of structured psychometric and semi structured clinical methods. Formulating and implementing plans of specialist psychological treatment or management of patients’ mental health needs based on a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence based best practise. Being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care. Maintaining high standards of care in all areas of practice and in accordance the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Company Policies and Procedures. To be successful in this role, you'll need:
Have BPS recognised psychology degrees Be HCPC registered Have Chartered Psychologist status and appropriate post-graduate qualifications Be an approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division Have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice Have experience of applying psychological knowledge in a clinical setting Be experienced working with clients with cognitive deficits Have previous experience of conducting research and project working Where you will be working:
Location: Little Ashfield, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9JP
Middlewood Clinic provide care and treatment for men and women who have an eating disorder including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and atypical Eating Disorders. Our approach will be to restore a healthy body weight and address psychological problems during treatment.
The Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) at Middlewood Clinic will be made up of the Registered Manager, Consultant Psychiatrist, Nurses, Healthcare Workers, Psychologist, Dietician, Occupational Therapist and Social Worker.
The hospital will have 12 comfortable ensuite bedrooms (currently 7 beds are occupied) and a variety of communal and recreational spaces including lounge areas, a light and airy dining room, activities room, visitors room, therapy rooms, therapy kitchen area and a lovely cottage style garden.
What You’ll Get
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
Annual base salary of £55,000 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Have BPS recognised psychology degrees, Be HCPC registered, Have Chartered Psychologist status and appropriate post-graduate qualifications, Be an approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division, Have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice, Have experience of applying psychological knowledge in a clinical setting, Be experienced working with clients with cognitive deficits, Have previous experience of conducting research and project working
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Midhurst, West Sussex
GU29 9JP
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)