Clinical Associate Psychologist; CAP in Adult Eating Disorders

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP) to join our Eating Disorders Service for Adults (EDSA), a dynamic multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the wellbeing of adults experiencing eating disorders across Somerset.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference by delivering evidence-based psychological interventions, supporting recovery, and contributing to innovative care pathways such as FREED (First Episode Rapid Early Intervention for Eating Disorders). You will work autonomously day-to-day under the supervision of a registered Practitioner Psychologist, providing specialist assessments, formulations, and interventions tailored to individual needs.

If you are passionate about psychological care, eager to develop your skills, and committed to working collaboratively within a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

• Deliver structured, evidence-based psychological interventions including MANTRA, CBT-T, CBT-E, and SSCM (training provided if required).
• Undertake psychological assessments and contribute to bespoke clinical formulations.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with internal and external agencies to support holistic care.
• Participate in service development, audits, and research projects to enhance clinical practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with Trust policies and professional standards.
• Provide training and support to colleagues and carers where appropriate.
• Travel across Somerset as required to meet service needs.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

In this role, you will:

• Clinical Practice: Conduct structured interviews, psychometric assessments, and deliver psychological interventions for adults with eating disorders. Assess and manage clinical risk in consultation with your supervisor.
• Collaboration: Communicate effectively with clients, families, carers, and professionals, often in highly emotive situations. Work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues and external agencies to ensure coordinated care.
• Planning & Organisation: Prioritise and manage your own caseload, plan individual and group sessions, and contribute to therapeutic group delivery.
• Research & Development: Engage in service improvement projects, audits, and small-scale research to inform evidence-based practice.
• Professional Standards: Maintain membership with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and adhere to relevant codes of conduct. Participate in regular supervision and continuing professional development.
• Flexibility: Work across multiple sites in Somerset and adapt to changing service needs, including occasional remote delivery of interventions.

In this role, you will:

• Clinical Practice: Conduct structured interviews, psychometric…