Assistant Psychologist – Obesity Pathway Innovator

NHS Scotland; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days leave

NHS pension

Incremental salary progression

Sick leave with length of service

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a psychology-led professional to support the Obesity Pathway Innovation Programme (OPIP). The role involves contributing to evaluations, developing resources, and implementing psychologically informed care for adults with obesity and related conditions.

You will work with clinical leads and multidisciplinary teams to improve mental and physical health outcomes, support service redesign, and ensure quality assurance across OPIP workstreams.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Psychology (Upper Second Class or higher).
• Eligible for GBC (Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership).
• Full UK/EU driving licence and access to transport.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of statistical software.

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation and evaluation of innovation and service transformation projects within OPIP.
• Contribute psychological and behavioural science expertise to evidence-based services, pathways and digital solutions.
• Work with OPIP Clinical Leads and multidisciplinary teams to support programme delivery.
• Support service redesign, quality improvement and psychologically informed practice across OPIP workstreams.
• Undertake evidence reviews, data collection, analysis and evaluation to inform decisions.

Skills

Driving licence

Computer skills

Statistical packages

Experience in paid/voluntary work

Psychology knowledge

Education

Upper Second Class Honours degree in Psychology

GBC eligibility

Job description

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a psychology-led professional to support the Obesity Pathway Innovation Programme (OPIP). The role involves contributing to evaluations, developing resources, and implementing psychologically informed care for adults with obesity and related conditions.

You will work with clinical leads and multidisciplinary teams to improve mental and physical health outcomes, support service redesign, and ensure quality assurance across OPIP workstreams.