NHS Practitioner Psychologist

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the UCLH Centre for Weight Management, Metabolic and Endocrine Surgery as a Specialist Obesity Service Psychologist. The post holder will contribute to the assessment and treatment of individuals referred for bariatric surgery and patients requiring further support in the pre- or post-operative period, under the supervision of an 8a psychologist.

Main Duties
  • Provide specialist psychological assessment in relation to mental health, history of obesity and eating difficulties in people referred for bariatric surgery and using a range of assessment methods as appropriate, making recommendations to the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the psychological assessment and treatment of patients within the service, referring to the Senior Psychologist for guidance where appropriate.
About Us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

Person Specification
  • Honours degree in psychology or related disciplines, and a Doctorate and/or PhD level in clinical/counselling psychology (or equivalent doctorate level clinical training)
  • Registered Practitioner Psychologist by the HCPC to use the protected title practitioner psychologist (clinical/counselling).
  • High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
What We Offer

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites, including University College Hospital, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals. We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses, including women's health and cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit your application through our website. We look forward to receiving your application.



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