Assistant Psychologist: Obesity Pathway Innovation

NHS National Services Scotland; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

NHS pension

Salary progression

Paid sick leave

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a psychologist to support the Obesity Pathway Innovation Programme (OPIP) for adults, delivering psychologically informed assessments, interventions and resources within a multidisciplinary team.

You will develop and evaluate innovative approaches for behaviour change and wellbeing, collaborate with clinical leads and partners, and contribute to service improvement and quality assurance across OPIP workstreams.

Qualifications

• Upper second class honours degree in psychology is required.
• Eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC).
• Full UK/EU driving licence and access to transport.
• Proficiency with computers and statistical software.
• Relevant paid or voluntary experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute psychological expertise to support obesity pathway OPIP.
• Develop, implement and evaluate psychologically informed assessments and interventions for adults.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies.
• Support service redesign and quality improvement across OPIP workstreams.
• Undertake evidence reviews and data collection to inform decisions.

Skills

Driving licence

Computer skills

Experience in paid/voluntary work

Access to transport

Education

Upper Second Class Honours degree in Psychology

Eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC)

Job description

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a psychologist to support the Obesity Pathway Innovation Programme (OPIP) for adults, delivering psychologically informed assessments, interventions and resources within a multidisciplinary team.

You will develop and evaluate innovative approaches for behaviour change and wellbeing, collaborate with clinical leads and partners, and contribute to service improvement and quality assurance across OPIP workstreams.