Clinical Psychologist

OVIVA UK LIMITED; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in the UK seeks a Clinical Psychologist to join their Tier 3 weight management team. This role offers a permanent contract with flexible working patterns, both part-time and full-time. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver remote psychological therapy focusing on weight management. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience in mental health and a strong understanding of obesity challenges. The position provides excellent training opportunities and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Flexibility and remote working

Home working allowance

Company pension

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in weight-management or mental-health settings.
• Understanding of weight stigma issues.
• Experience working with patients who have long-term health conditions and obesity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one patient weight-management care remotely.
• Assess patients for psychological therapy.
• Support professionals with complex cases and offer training.

Skills

Time-management

Excellent communication

Technology proficiency

Patient-centred care

Education

Clinical Psychologist qualification

Tools

Oviva's technology

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Clinical Psychologist on a permanent contract to join our Tier 3 weight management team at Oviva. The role welcomes both part‑time (minimum 16 hours weekly) and full‑time applicants with a flexible working pattern. You will work alongside the psychology and dietetics teams to deliver psychological therapy that supports motivation and success toward weight management goals. The service employs a mixed clinical approach, using technology such as the Oviva app and telephone coaching to provide remote care and monitor patient progress in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one‑to‑one patient weight‑management care remotely via phone, video calls or the Oviva smartphone app, focusing on changes in eating and activity behaviours rather than treating common mental health problems.
• Assess patients for psychological therapy as part of the weight‑management service, independently implementing appropriate initial assessment methods.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (dietitians, nurses, fellow psychology team members) regarding participant care and provide specialist advice during clinical supervision sessions.
• Support professionals working within the pathway (PWPs) with complex cases and offer ad hoc training to the team as required.
• Create individual formulations based on initial screening and assessment, and provide therapeutic weight‑management and lifestyle‑change input for suitable patients alongside dietetic support.
• Conduct initial screening for binge‑eating disorder risk and discuss findings with the multidisciplinary team.
• Appropriately manage clinical risk, including safeguarding concerns, during clinical practice.
• Maintain clinical supervision and continue professional development in accordance with good practice guidelines and BPS registration requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of information in line with the Data Protection Act and protect participant confidentiality at all times.
• Develop relevant internal or patient‑facing content for the service as needed.

Qualifications

Essential

• Confident time‑management skills and independent caseload management, including booking follow‑up appointments and calendar management.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Comfortable using technology to record and review patient notes and a willingness to learn how to use Oviva’s technology to support patients.
• A qualified Clinical Psychologist with a minimum of one year experience in weight‑management and/or bariatric settings within a mental‑health environment, or experience working with patients who have long‑term health conditions and obesity.
• An understanding of the issues many people living with obesity face, including weight stigma.
• Ability to provide supportive, empathetic, patient‑centred care to individuals with complex physical and mental health needs.

Desirable

• Experience in offering physical activity support.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team, e.g. with dietitians.
• Experience in eating disorders, diabetes, or working with people who have long‑term physical health conditions (training will be provided).
• Experience providing care remotely and using technology to assist with therapeutic goals.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in revolutionising healthcare.
• Exciting and rewarding role in a high‑growth environment.
• Training and development opportunities, including a personal learning allowance.
• Flexibility and remote working options.
• Home working allowance to set up a suitable workspace.
• Competitive salary and company pension.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

About Oviva

At Oviva, our mission is to deliver sustainable, personalised, clinically effective care that is accessible to everyone. We support people living with weight‑related illnesses, focusing on improving health, building confidence and enhancing quality of life. Over one million people across the UK, Switzerland, Germany and Poland have already benefited from our digital programmes, and we are growing rapidly.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Oviva is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diverse voices, and we actively seek candidates who bring unique perspectives to strengthen our team.