Clinical Psychologist

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

• 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

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 behavioural scientist to develop engaging written and audiovisual resources for patients about health behaviour 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.

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.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritise workload independently
• Genuinely interested in lifestyle medicine and digital health
• Compassionate nature with the ability to make patients feel at ease
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Confidence working with digital platforms and IT
• 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

Desirable

• Experience of working in digital health, remote healthcare or a health tech startup
• Experience of developing clinical services
• Prior quality, data analytics and managed care experience

Other

• Eligible to work in the UK
• Part time (0.2 FTE / 8 hours per week) to Full time (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week) will be considered

What we offer

• Competitive salary of up to £95,000 per annum (Note: this is a FTE salary, which will be pro rata accordingly)
• Structured training and development
• Opportunities to build skills and progress within a growing clinical organisation
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Enhanced sick leave
• Pension scheme