Bariatric Psychologist

3 days ago

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Job Description:
As a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, you will play a crucial role in our Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust team.

About the JobThis is an exciting opportunity to develop and lead our Specialist Weight Management Services (SWMS) at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals (SaTH). You will be responsible for providing focused psychological and behavioural change support to patients identified as having psychological needs related to their obesity.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide specialist assessment of adults within SWMS using standardised psychometric tests, case history, and clinical interview.
  • Formulate and implement plans for formal psychological treatment or management of clients' conditions.
  • Evaluate and make decisions about psychological treatment options.

Person Specification
  • Post-graduate/Doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology.
  • Experience working therapeutically with adults and those with physical health conditions.
  • Further training in specific psychological models/interventions relevant to physical health.


Our Benefits:
• Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 per annum
• Generous maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• Lease car or salary sacrifice car option available after 500 business miles annually
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support with hardship fund up to £250

  • Psychologist for Obesity Management

    5 days ago

    Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking a skilled Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our team at Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing psychological support to adults in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, who have a BMI of 40 or more or 35 with co-morbidities.The role involves working as part of the SaTH...

  • Clinical Weight Management Expert

    5 days ago

    Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to provide specialist assessment and treatment services to adults within our Specialist Weight Management Service (SWMS). The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing plans for the formal psychological treatment and management of client...

  • Weight Management Therapist

    2 days ago

    Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Company Overview:Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a diverse and inclusive organisation that values its employees. We offer a range of benefits, including generous maternity leave, flexible working, and extensive wellbeing support. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality care to our patients.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled...

  • Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

    1 week ago

    Shrewsbury, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary MPFT are delighted to offer this opportunity to develop a Psychology Service into Specialist Weight Management Services (SWMS) at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals (SaTH).SWMS offers a service for adults in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, who have a BMI of 40 or more or 35 with co-morbidities, who have previously failed to achieve a healthy weight...