Job summary
We are excited to go out to advert for a clinical/counselling psychologist to join our ARFID team within Cornwall Foundation Trust. The post holder would join an MDT of psychiatry, paediatrics, occupational therapy and dietitians.ARFID sits within the broader Children & Young People's Eating Disorder Service, as a dedicated team. We support children and young people aged 8+ who meet criteria for Getting More Help or Getting Risk Support within the I Thrive model.

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

Main duties of the job
To provide a qualified clinical/counselling psychology service to children and young people presenting with avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and their families. The role will beproviding highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy at the same time as offering advice and consultation on client's psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to other, non-professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.

This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.

About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Details
Date posted: 10 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year
Pro Rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number: 201-26-624
Job locations: Underground House, Trevissome Park, Truro, TR4 8UN, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential

• Experience as a psychologist, working with children in either clinical or community settings.
• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology.
• Eligibility for registration as a Chartered Psychologist.
• Experience of working with young children with severe emotional/behavioural difficulties.
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for client's psychological care and treatment, both as professionally qualified care co-ordinator and also within the context of a multi-agency care plan.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision
• Experience of working with children and young people in care.
• Registered with HCPC

Desirable

• Experience working with young people with ARFID

Skills and Aptitude
Essential

• Analysis and evaluation of interventions
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.

Desirable

• Managerial or supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge and abilities
Essential

• Knowledge of the Children Act 1989 + 2004.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.

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).

Additional information

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: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Underground House, Trevissome Park, Truro, TR4 8UN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Operational Lead for CYP Eating Disorders
Jade Hanson
jade.hanson@nhs.net