Clinical Psychologist (Hiring Immediately)

We’re excited to welcome a skilled Clinical Psychologist with expertise in weight management services to our dedicated multidisciplinary team. As we expand our reach across the UK and internationally, you’ll find plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth, including research and publication with guidance from esteemed consultants at leading London Teaching Hospitals.

Highlights

In this role, you’ll take charge of:

• conducting psychological assessments for patients facing challenges with disordered eating, low mood, anxiety, body image issues, and other mental health conditions
• delivering evidence-based psychological interventions, including CBT, while managing complex cases with care
• offering a specialist psychological view during multidisciplinary patient assessments and guiding the medical team in strategies to help our members achieve long-lasting, meaningful behaviour changes

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Clinical Services, you will play a crucial role as the Clinical Psychologist, focusing on the psychological assessment of our patients. Your contributions will include:

• becoming an integral member of the MDT, sharing your expert insights to empower clinicians in meeting patients' psychological needs.
• providing evidence-based psychological support, including CBT, through individual and group sessions.
• collaborating with the team’s behavioral scientist to develop engaging written and audiovisual resources for patients about health behavior changes, along with psychology-related educational materials for clinicians and mentors.
• being actively involved in clinical governance activities, service meetings, clinical audits, development and observation of service standards, improvement initiatives, and adhering to local and national guidelines as required.

• conducting psychological evaluations of patients and making referrals to external mental health support as needed, while coordinating with primary care.
• leading the assessment, formulation, and psychological treatment of patients with disordered eating traits and co-occurring mental health difficulties, taking clinical responsibility for complex cases.
• providing guidance to colleagues and supporting the MDT in assisting patients to explore their emotional connections with food and address the challenges of weight management.
• ensuring all patients are protected from potential harm and conducting activities in line with professional standards, policies, and legislation.

This role will suit someone who

• is a motivated and flexible clinician eager to apply their talents in an exciting digital health setting.
• has a keen interest in clinical leadership and the development of services.
• is an outstanding communicator, capable of leading MDT discussions and providing high-quality, evidence-based training to clinical staff.
• is a strategic thinker and problem-solver, helping to shape clinical pathways and protocols.
• has a natural curiosity, with a strong desire to learn and enhance their skills.
• brings energy and a fun spirit to the workplace.
• enjoys being hands-on and diving into the details.
• is someone who makes things happen, from brainstorming ideas to executing plans.
• is an empathetic and patient-centered clinician.
• passionately cares about population health and improving the lives of those dealing with obesity and related conditions.

Requirements

Essential

• At least 2:1 honours degree in Psychology and a British Psychological Society accredited Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology, with current UK licence to practice and registration with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council).
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Excellent proficiency in English language
• Experience of working at least band 8a level and able to operate as an independent practitioner
• Experience in the formulation and implementation of formal psychological treatment including CBT and counselling.
• Experience of working in weight management, long term conditions or bariatric services
• Up to date knowledge across broad areas of mental health, and knowledge of evidence based practice
• Working knowledge of legislation & its implications for both clinical practice & professional management in relation to the client group & mental health
• High levels of self-motivation, commitment to high quality patient centred specialist provision.
• Flexible and accommodating while keeping clear focus on overall goal. Ability to sustain self and support others. Ability to work as part of MDT.]]>