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Clinical Psychologist Specialist Weight Management Lead

2 months ago


Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our Specialist Weight Management Service as a Clinical Psychologist Specialist Weight Management Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to lead on developing and expanding our psychology group offer to address a variety of trauma-based eating behaviors, provide trauma-informed 1:1 interventions for patients where groups cannot be considered or would not be the first line intervention, and work jointly with dietetic colleagues to assess and treat complex referrals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assessment, treatment, and formulation of cases of the highest complexity, both non-surgical and pre-weight loss surgery.
  • Leading on the design, development, delivery, and evaluation of the expanding psychology group offer within SWMS.
  • Individual psychology treatment, using a range of therapeutic models, managing therapeutic relationships when contributing to assessment of suitability for surgery and delivering news people do not wish to hear.
  • Supervision of band 7 psychologists and CAP, and ad hoc peer supervision of colleagues when required, including supporting them to assess or manage complex cases.
  • Contributing to triage and vetting of referrals, attendance at Triage, SWMS, Medical, and Bariatric MDT meetings as required, and audit and evaluation.
  • Consultancy, teaching, and training on psychological aspects of weight as required.
About Us

Our friendly, hard-working team share a desire to provide compassionate interventions and the best possible care to a highly stigmatized patient group. We are currently made up of Psychologists, Dietitians, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Consultant Obesity Physicians. Based in an acute hospital setting, we also have close links to the Bariatric Surgery Service and are housed within the same building as the large Clinical Health Psychology Department, with good opportunities for peer support and team working.

Person Specification
  • Qualified Clinical Psychologist.
  • Appropriate post-qualification experience.
  • HCPC registered.
  • Experience of assessing and treating complex trauma and severe and enduring mental health conditions.
  • Experience of leading groups for people with complex physical or mental health.
What We Offer

We offer a dynamic and forward-thinking work environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth. As a Clinical Psychologist Specialist Weight Management Lead, you will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our patients and contribute to the development of our Specialist Weight Management Service.