Assessment Specialist – Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, Dietitian

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Evaluate patients entering the Specialist Weight Management Service and identify appropriate intervention strategies.

• Perform assessments through video calls and collect comprehensive patient data to guide clinical decisions.

• Develop personalized formulations based on screening and assessment, clinical expertise, psychological principles, current research, and relevant guidelines such as NICE.

• Participate in regular multidisciplinary team meetings to review assessments and oversee patient care.

• Engage in clinical supervision with a Practitioner Psychologist concerning complex or high-risk cases.

• Manage clinical risks, including safeguarding issues and the potential for suicidal ideation or self-harm.

• Uphold confidentiality in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

• Independently oversee patient assessment caseloads and escalate pertinent issues to the multidisciplinary team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) with BABCP/BPS registration, or HCPC registration as a Dietitian.

• Include your BABCP, BPS, or HCPC registration number in your application.

• Experience in weight management, bariatric, eating disorder, or mental health environments.

• Proven experience in conducting initial assessments and consultations to identify intervention pathways.

• Familiarity with conducting risk assessments related to suicidal ideation or self-harm.

• Strong understanding of obesity and the challenges faced by individuals living with obesity, including weight stigma.

• Capability to deliver supportive, empathetic, patient-centered care to individuals with complex physical and mental health requirements.

• Comfortable with fully remote work.

• Adequate home working setup, including a private area for confidential consultations and a reliable internet connection.

• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a doctor-led multidisciplinary team.

• Competence in managing an assessment caseload and escalating relevant concerns to the MDT.

• Experience thriving in fast-paced settings and adjusting to changing service demands.

• Confidence in utilizing technology for patient care and recording/reviewing patient notes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work from home with flexible hours that accommodate your lifestyle.

• A competitive salary in the market.

• Comprehensive support through fully funded line management and clinical supervision, promoting regular support and professional development.

• Opportunities for training and development.