Clinical Psychologist - Bariatric/Weight Loss - Part-Time

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Avantages offerts par ce poste

Clinical supervision

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Staff wellbeing

Fitness facilities

Résumé du poste

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Clinical Psychologist to join the Bariatric/Weight Loss Surgery Psychology Service in Sunderland. You will conduct specialist assessments and deliver CBT-based interventions to adults before and after weight loss surgery, working within an MDT with surgeons, dietitians and nurses.

The role is part-time (18.75 hours/week) with flexible working and supervision, offering regional and national professional development

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Psychology or an accredited conversion qualification.
• Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology accredited by HCPC.
• Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Knowledge of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, neuropsychology and CBT.
• Experience conducting complex psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions.

Responsabilités

• Conduct specialist psychological assessments for Bariatric/Weight Loss Surgery Service.
• Provide psychological interventions and CBT-based treatments for patients pre/post-surgery.
• Assess readiness for surgery and identify psychological risks.
• Advise MDT on management strategies and treatment planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare assessment reports.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses and dietitians in MDT.
• Provide specialist psychological opinions to support clinical decisions.
• Engage in supervision and service development activities.
• Support wider team with specialist psychological guidance.

Connaissances

Clinical psychology

CBT

Assessment expertise

Adult mental health

Communication skills

Formation

Honours degree in Psychology or conversion

HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist

Description du poste

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Clinical Psychologist to join the Bariatric/Weight Loss Surgery Psychology Service in Sunderland. You will conduct specialist assessments and deliver CBT-based interventions to adults before and after weight loss surgery, working within an MDT with surgeons, dietitians and nurses.

The role is part-time (18.75 hours/week) with flexible working and supervision, offering regional and national professional development