Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Psychologist - Eating Disorders Service
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Clinical Psychologist – Eating Disorder Team
Overview
This role spans two sites: Alder Hey Children's Hospital and Blossom House, Alder Park, Waterloo. The successful applicant will provide clinical psychology support to young people with eating disorders or ARFID, delivering assessments, interventions, and family care within a multidisciplinary setting.
There is an option for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship, meaning this role may be eligible under this route. We strongly encourage applicants to check their eligibility before applying: Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Key Responsibilities
- Work across Alder Hey and alternative community-based locations in Liverpool and Sefton
- Hold full case management responsibility for patients
- Provide assessments, interventions, and support for children, young people, and families affected by eating disorders or ARFID
- Conduct physical monitoring in collaboration with Consultant Paediatricians
- Participate in ongoing clinical supervision to maintain high standards of practice
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The role will primarily be based at Alder Hey, but regular community appointments across Liverpool and Sefton will also be required.
Requirements & Attributes
Essential Criteria
- Experience or passion for working with children and young people with eating disorders/ARFID
- Alignment with the Trust Values:
- Compassion – Visible, supportive clinical approach to patients
- Courage – Confidence to advocate and innovate in treatment
- Commitment – Dependability and a focus on positive patient outcomes
- Community – Collaboration with colleagues, families, and external professionals
- Strong interpersonal skills with a friendly, outgoing, and professional demeanour
- Dedication to delivering high-quality care to patients
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Support Provided
- Regular clinical supervision to foster best practices
- Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including:
- Consultants in Psychiatry & Paediatrics
- Family Therapy and CBT-trained therapists
- Nursing, support workers, and psychology assistants
About the Eating Disorders Team (EDT)
Supported by Alder Hey Children's Hospital, the EDT provides:
- Specialist care for children and young people (aged 3–18) in Liverpool and Sefton with eating disorders or ARFID.
- Services for families, carers, and involved professionals to foster holistic support.
The team works across two locations but primarily at Alder Hey, while remote community engagements are central to the role.
Contact for Further Information
For queries or organizational discussions, please reach out to: Megan Richards Job Title: Operational Service Manager Email: Megan.Richards@alderhey.nhs.uk
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