Job summary 2 x Psychological Therapist - 1 vacancy in the Northgate Centre, Colchester and one at Sankey House, Pitsea. This is an exciting opportunity for an established role in a growing team, which is currently offering for 2 x Band 7 Psychological Therapists to join our teams in either North or South Essex. The Community Adult Eating Disorder Service is a specialist team who offer assessment and treatment to adults with moderate to severe eating disorders. Our services operate across the county, with two main office bases, one in Colchester and one in Basildon. Patients are seen in a variety of locations dependent on their level of need. The service works closely with other mental health teams, acute hospitals and GPs, as well as 3rd and voluntary sector organisations. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide a specialist psychological therapy service to adults with eating disorders in community out-patient clinics. The post holder will provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy to those referred to the team. The post holder will be required to: Assess and treat patients, primarily using CBT-E Work across locality and interagency boundaries to meet the needs of a highly complex client group. Work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. Utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service. Offer advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to non-psychologist/psychotherapist colleagues and to other, non-professional carers. About us EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank. Details Date posted 14 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 364-A-8976 Job locations Northgate Centre or Sankey House Colchester or Basildon CO1 1RB Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed list of responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed list of responsibilities. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Minimum postgraduate training in a therapy model affording accreditation with a recognised professional body. Registration/Accreditation (or accreditable) with the BABCP Knowledge Essential Evidence of continued professional development as recommended by the relevant professional or registering body Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (i.e. eating disorders). Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health speciality. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Minimum postgraduate training in a therapy model affording accreditation with a recognised professional body. Registration/Accreditation (or accreditable) with the BABCP Knowledge Essential Evidence of continued professional development as recommended by the relevant professional or registering body Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (i.e. eating disorders). Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health speciality. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . 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 Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address Northgate Centre or Sankey House Colchester or Basildon CO1 1RB Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address Northgate Centre or Sankey House Colchester or Basildon CO1 1RB Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Northgate Centre or Sankey House, CO1 1RB Colchester or Basildon, United Kingdom