Practitioner Psychologist (maternity leave cover)

Job summary

Are you an experienced Practitioner 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 Practitioner 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 Practitioner Psychologist career at Middlewood Clinic will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills throughout

Main duties of the job

The role of a Practitioner Psychologist covering maternity leave is ideal for those with experience in managing caseloads, assessing complex needs, and crafting specialized psychological treatments. This position allows you to provide care to individuals diagnosed with various eating disorders within Middlewood Clinic. Under direct supervision from the Consultant Psychologist, you will conduct individual and group therapy, perform diagnostic assessments, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. This opportunity is enriched with career development options, focusing on delivering exceptional healthcare that ensures mental well-being. Professional partnerships and growth are nurtured through extensive training platforms offered at Middlewood Clinic, aligned with Elysium Healthcare's values. This role promises not only professional fulfillment but also personal satisfaction in making tangible differences in patients' lives. Join a dynamic environment aimed at restoring health through modern psychological practices.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a reputable employer boasting over 8,000 employees, offering specialized healthcare services across more than 80 locations in England and Wales. With an inclusive and growth-focused culture, Elysium values its employees professional development, providing access to a wide range of training and career opportunities. The Middlewood Clinic, an integral part of Elysium's healthcare system, is committed to restoring the mental health of individuals through expert psychological care, particularly focusing on addressing complex eating disorders through customized treatment plans. Its supported by a comprehensive, multidisciplinary team comprising psychologists, psychiatrists, dieticians, occupational therapists, and social workers. Belonging to the global Ramsay Health Care family, Elysium extends its network internationally across 10 countries, ensuring consistency in high-quality healthcare provision. Employees at Elysium enjoy various benefits, including structured career growth and hands-on support, underscoring their mission of delivering superior mental health services.

Details

• Date posted: 04 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £55,000 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1546231658
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9JP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Practitioner 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 Practitioner 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 Practitioner 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 has 12 beds 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

UK Registration

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