Clinical Psychologist (Band 8a)

About Direct Medics

This year, we're proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we've built within the healthcare sector.

Job Description:

As such, Direct Medics are working in partnership with an NHS Trust in Croydon to find a dedicated Weight Management Psychologist to join the Nutrition & Dietetics Department. Contract is for 3 months initially with possible extension, full time hours (Fridays are essential).

Job Summary:

Provide specialist psychological support for adults with complex obesity as part of Croydon's Tier 3 weight management programme.
Develop and contribute to treatment pathways and policies promoting sustainable lifestyle change.
Deliver equitable, person-centred care aligned with NICE guidelines and local community needs.
Supervise trainees and support wider clinical team initiatives and service development
Locum roles with Direct Medics are a great way of enhancing your earning potential as well as working with some of the most professional and successful psychology teams in the country.

Requirements:

HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist
BPS Accreditation
At least two years post-qualification experience
Right to live & work in the UK

Benefits:

Direct Medics is an approved NHS framework supplier and offer our Allied Health Professionals market-leading benefits, which include the following services and are provided at no cost to our candidates:

• Assistance with HCPC Registration Fees
• FREE Fitness to Work certificate / Occupational Health Clearance
• FREE Criminal Records Check
• FREE Uniform
• FREE Online Training
• FREE Mandatory Skills Training
• Accommodation/Travel allowance
• Excellent Referral Scheme £1,000
• Weekly Payroll
• Competitive Pay Rates
• Flexible working hours, Part-time and Full-time roles available
• Dedicated team to help develop both you and your career

What We Offer:

Approved and Trusted Supplier: Placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across leading healthcare systems such as the NHS and HSE, covering a wide range of settings and specialties.
Dedicated Recruitment Consultants: We provide one-to-one support from our recruitment specialists with in-depth local market knowledge.
Comprehensive Compliance Assistance: Full guidance on documentation and ongoing regulatory requirements.
FREE Accredited Training: Remain compliant and current with training delivered by our in-house experts.

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This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care while working in a collaborative healthcare environment.

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