Clinical/Counselling Psychologist in Bariatric Surgery

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist to join the Bariatric Service. The role involves coordinating psychological assessments and facilitating patient referrals, focusing on readiness for surgery and post-surgery adjustment. Ideal candidates will have experience in physical health settings and knowledge of Bariatric Services. Regular supervision and professional development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Post holder will coordinate psychological assessments for Bariatric Surgery.
• Must ensure referrals to support services, like Eating Disorder Teams.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary medical settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate specialist psychological assessment for Bariatric Surgery.
• Signpost patients to appropriate mental health support services.
• Provide focused psychological input for readiness and adjustment to surgery.

Skills

Experience in physical health settings

Knowledge of Bariatric / Weight Management Services

Strong communication skills

Education

Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Job description

A Vacancy at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


1We have an excellent opportunity for a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist to join our well-established Department of Adult Psychological Professions to deliver input to the Bariatric Service, St George's University Hospitals. The Bariatric Service is for people in Southwest London who have a BMI >=35kg/m and are high risk due to non-diabetic hyperglycaemia and cardiovascular disease. Assessment, surgery and aftercare is provided by a specialist team of bariatric physicians, surgeons, dietitians and anaesthetists. The Clinical / Counselling Psychology post within the service is well established and highly valued by the team. At 8b level, this post would suit a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist with experience of working in physical health settings / medical teams, ideally with knowledge of Bariatric / Weight Management Services. Alongside delivering the clinical service there are opportunities to be involved in shaping psychology provision in the Bariatric Service, the partner Tier 3 Weight Management Service and more broadly, psychology services across St George's Hospital.



The post holder will be provided with regular supervision and support from a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. Peer supervision sessions are also arranged on a regular basis with other experienced psychological professionals across Clinical Health Psychology. The Department of Adult Psychological Professions is committed to continuing professional development and career progression. The Department also has excellent links with City St George’s, University of London and the University of Surrey.

To be responsible for the overall provision of specialist psychological input to Bariatric Surgery.This will include –
• Co-ordinating the provision ofspecialist psychological assessment for people under the care of the Bariatric Surgery Service
• Ensuring that people under the care of the Bariatric Surgery Service are signposted to appropriate support services including facilitating referrals to Eating Disorder Teams, IAPT and other mental health services
• Overseeing the provision of focused psychological input to address specific issues around readiness for bariatric surgery and / or adjustment post bariatric surgery,
• Offering advice and consultation on psychological aspects of assessment for and adjustment to bariatric surgery.

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Please see attached Job Description for a detailed document of the main responsibilities required for this role.


This advert closes on Sunday 31 Aug 2025