Job summary
Join our dynamic Tier 3 Bariatrics team as a Practitioner Psychologist and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals struggling with obesity. In this vital role, you will provide specialised psychological assessments and interventions, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to support patients on their weight management journey. This position offers the opportunity to apply evidence-based therapies, conduct innovative research, and contribute to a compassionate and holistic approach to healthcare, while supporting the NHS Trust to overcome waiting time challenges.
Main duties of the job
The Practitioner Psychologist will be an integral member of the Tier 3 Bariatrics team, providing specialized psychological assessments and interventions for patients with obesity. This role involves working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support patients through their weight management journey, addressing psychological factors that impact eating behaviors, weight management, and overall mental health.
About us
Outpatient Network is a Clinical Insourcing provider dedicated to delivering additional capacity services to reduce long waiting times across a variety of specialty areas. Our services range from outpatient clinics and diagnostic services to elective recovery and full pathway management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Practitioner Psychologist will be an integral member of the Tier 3 Bariatrics team, providing specialized psychological assessments and interventions for patients with obesity. This role involves working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support patients through their weight management journey, addressing psychological factors that impact eating behaviours, weight management, and overall mental health.
Key Responsibilities:
Assessment and Diagnosis:
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to identify behavioural, emotional, and cognitive factors contributing to obesity.
- Diagnose psychological conditions that may affect weight management, such as eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and other relevant conditions.
Therapeutic Interventions:
- Develop and implement individualized psychological interventions to support behaviour change and weight management.
- Provide evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and other relevant modalities.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions and support groups for patients.
Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Work:
- Work closely with dietitians, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and execute comprehensive care plans.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
Administrative Duties:
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in compliance with legal and organizational standards.
- Prepare reports and documentation as required for patient care, research, and audit purposes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Psychology
- Doctorate level qualification in clinical, counselling or heath psychology or equivalent
- Eligibility for HCPC registration as Practitioner Psychologist
Experience
Essential
- Essential
- Experience of working within a clinical health care setting
- Experience of working with individuals living with obesity
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups and presentations
- Experience using a range of evidence based group and individual psychological interventions
- Experience of working in an MDT
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
Outpatient Network
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE