Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner – Specialist Weight Management

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

📋 Description

• Deliver psychological therapy to individuals affected by obesity, facilitating sustainable lifestyle and dietary modifications.

• Collaborate within a doctor-led multidisciplinary team that includes medical professionals, dietitians, psychologists, and exercise specialists.

• Apply theoretical frameworks such as CBT and DBT.

• Conduct initial assessments independently and assign patients to appropriate treatment options.

• Provide individual and group psychological interventions remotely through video conferencing.

• Assist in modifying eating habits and encouraging physical activity.

• Participate in regular MDT meetings to evaluate patient care.

• Engage in clinical supervision with a Practitioner Psychologist to address complex cases.

• Manage clinical risks, including safeguarding issues.

• Ensure compliance with CPD, clinical supervision, and registration standards.

• Uphold confidentiality as per the Data Protection Act regulations.

• Interact with patients via video consultations and in-app messaging.

• Support NHS contracts by working some evenings and Saturdays.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) with experience in weight management or bariatric care within a mental health context, or dealing with patients in an eating disorder environment.

• Registration with BABCP/BPS, including the provision of a registration number.

• Possess a Postgraduate Diploma as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.

• Demonstrated experience in delivering group-based programs and effectively facilitating sessions in a digital format.

• Comprehensive understanding of obesity, including issues related to weight stigma.

• Experience in providing weight management assistance.

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

• Enjoyment of remote work and the ability to remain motivated and organized without an office environment.

• A suitable home working arrangement with a private area for confidential consultations and a stable internet connection.

• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively with a doctor-led multidisciplinary team.

• Confidence in managing a patient caseload and providing psychological interventions via video calls and in-app messaging autonomously.

• Experience in monitoring and guiding patients through healthcare pathways according to organizational protocols.

• Experience in scheduling assessments and appointments, tracking attendance, following up with patients, drafting GP letters, and adjusting protocols as necessary.

• Proficiency in using Excel, Google Sheets, or similar software.

• Experience thriving in dynamic and fast-paced start-up environments.

• Familiarity with technology to deliver patient care, including maintaining and reviewing patient records.

• Availability to work early evenings and Saturdays as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work remotely with flexible scheduling.

• Competitive salary in the market.

• 25 days of annual leave in addition to public holidays.

• Access to clinical supervision and support from a Practitioner Psychologist.

• Comprehensive training provided.

• Flexible working hours.

• Fully remote work environment.