Paediatric Obesity Assistant Psychologist & Dietetics

CPFT

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 31,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Job summary

CPFT is seeking an enthusiastic Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join the Paediatric Psychological Medicine team based at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge. This 0.8 WTE fixed-term post (0.4 WTE Assistant Psychologist, 0.4 WTE Dietetic Assistant) covers the East of England and works within a multidisciplinary team to support children and young people with obesity-related needs.

The role involves psychological assessment and intervention under supervision, developing group interventions, and

Qualifications

Honours degree in psychology and BPS membership.
Postgraduate training in clinical psychology/mental health practice sought.
Experience with paediatric settings and multidisciplinary teams is desirable.

Responsibilities

To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients applying psychological tests under supervision.
To assist in formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological treatment and/or management of client problems.
To assist in coordination and running of therapeutic groups.
To assist in development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care.
To support with nutritional and anthropometric assessments and interventions under supervision.
To support advanced paediatric dietitian in monitoring and adjusting nutritional therapy.
To assist in audits, data collection and research projects.