Opportunity to make a significant impact on people's lives by supporting those living with obesity and navigating weight loss surgery.
Work within a compassionate and understanding service that aims to alleviate stigma and shame associated with weight issues.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including dieticians and clinical nurse specialists, enhancing professional relationships and teamwork skills.
Utilize a variety of psychological interventions, broadening clinical expertise and experience in both group and individual settings.
Autonomy in professional responsibilities allows for independent decision-making while still having access to guidance from senior psychologists.
Engage in a research-oriented environment within a prestigious institution known for its dedication to top-quality patient care and academic excellence.
Contribute to a sustainable health service, aligning personal values with the Trust's commitment to environmental responsibility and reducing carbon emissions.
The University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Clinical Psychologist to join the UCLH Centre for Weight Management, Metabolic and Endocrine Surgery for a fixed-term position covering maternity leave. This role focuses on supporting individuals living with obesity, often facing stigma, by providing compassionate care both pre and post-weight loss surgery. The psychologist will be responsible for developing and implementing psychological treatment plans, offering advice and consultation to other healthcare professionals, and maintaining high standards of clinical practice.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in fostering reflective decision-making and goal-setting for patients, utilizing a variety of psychological interventions. Effective communication with diverse populations, including overcoming language and cultural barriers, is essential. They will work collaboratively with other psychologists and maintain adherence to professional guidelines and Trust policies, contributing to exemplary patient care within one of the UK's most complex NHS trusts.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in fostering reflective decision-making and goal-setting for patients, utilizing a variety of psychological interventions. Effective communication with diverse populations, including overcoming language and cultural barriers, is essential. They will work collaboratively with other psychologists and maintain adherence to professional guidelines and Trust policies, contributing to exemplary patient care within one of the UK's most complex NHS trusts.
Opportunity to make a significant impact on people's lives by supporting those living with obesity and navigating weight loss surgery.
Work within a compassionate and understanding service that aims to alleviate stigma and shame associated with weight issues.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including dieticians and clinical nurse specialists, enhancing professional relationships and teamwork skills.
Utilize a variety of psychological interventions, broadening clinical expertise and experience in both group and individual settings.
Autonomy in professional responsibilities allows for independent decision-making while still having access to guidance from senior psychologists.
Engage in a research-oriented environment within a prestigious institution known for its dedication to top-quality patient care and academic excellence.
Contribute to a sustainable health service, aligning personal values with the Trust's commitment to environmental responsibility and reducing carbon emissions.
Are you passionate about helping people living with obesity?
This is an exciting opportunity to join the UCLH Centre for Weight Management, Metabolic and Endocrine Surgery. We are looking for a highly motivated clinical psychologist to join the team for a fixed-term period to cover maternity leave. This is an incredibly rewarding area to work in, providing support to a population of people who have often experienced stigma and shame because of their weight. We hope to provide a compassionate and understanding service, working with people both pre and post-operatively to start making changes towards caring for themselves in a way that is in line with their values, and from a position of self-compassion. This is within a context of exploring motivations for, and understanding of, surgery; supporting reflective decision-making and setting and achieving goals in line with preparing for and living with weight loss surgery.
To formulate and devise psychological treatment and management plans for referred clients and to provide psychological treatment, using a range of specialist psychological interventions (group and individual).
To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals e.g. dieticians and clinical nurse specialists, to assist in the formulation, diagnosis and treatment of clients.
To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the psychological assessment and treatment of patients within the service, referring to Senior Psychologists for guidance where appropriate.
To provide reports and communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients. To communicate across language and cultural barriers (utilising interpreters) remaining respectful of difference and responding to these appropriately within clinical contexts.
To develop a collaborative working relationship with other clinical psychologists within the department, and within the wider division.
To maintain high standards of clinical practice, record keeping, and report writing in accordance with the Healthcare Professions Council and the British Psychological Society’s code of conduct as well as Trust Policy.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2and indirect emissions by 2040.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Grace West-Masters Job title: Lead Clinical Psychologist, Email address:
Please be advised that we will only accept applications from candidates qualified to use the protected title of Clinical or Counselling Psychologist. For further information on this post please contact Dr Grace West-Masters, Lead Clinical Psychologist, via email at
This is an exciting opportunity to join the UCLH Centre for Weight Management, Metabolic and Endocrine Surgery. We are looking for a highly motivated clinical psychologist to join the team for a fixed-term period to cover maternity leave. This is an incredibly rewarding area to work in, providing support to a population of people who have often experienced stigma and shame because of their weight. We hope to provide a compassionate and understanding service, working with people both pre and post-operatively to start making changes towards caring for themselves in a way that is in line with their values, and from a position of self-compassion. This is within a context of exploring motivations for, and understanding of, surgery; supporting reflective decision-making and setting and achieving goals in line with preparing for and living with weight loss surgery.
To formulate and devise psychological treatment and management plans for referred clients and to provide psychological treatment, using a range of specialist psychological interventions (group and individual).
To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals e.g. dieticians and clinical nurse specialists, to assist in the formulation, diagnosis and treatment of clients.
To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the psychological assessment and treatment of patients within the service, referring to Senior Psychologists for guidance where appropriate.
To provide reports and communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients. To communicate across language and cultural barriers (utilising interpreters) remaining respectful of difference and responding to these appropriately within clinical contexts.
To develop a collaborative working relationship with other clinical psychologists within the department, and within the wider division.
To maintain high standards of clinical practice, record keeping, and report writing in accordance with the Healthcare Professions Council and the British Psychological Society’s code of conduct as well as Trust Policy.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2and indirect emissions by 2040.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Grace West-Masters Job title: Lead Clinical Psychologist, Email address:
Please be advised that we will only accept applications from candidates qualified to use the protected title of Clinical or Counselling Psychologist. For further information on this post please contact Dr Grace West-Masters, Lead Clinical Psychologist, via email at
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To work as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK, several key skills and qualifications are essential. Here’s an overview:
Educational Requirements
1. Undergraduate Degree: A degree in psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) is required. This usually includes a Bachelor’s degree with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the BPS.
2. Postgraduate Training: You must complete a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or an equivalent qualification that is also accredited by the BPS and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Key Skills
1. Clinical Assessment: Ability to conduct assessments using a range of psychological tests, interviews, and observational methods.
2. Therapeutic Skills: Proficiency in various therapeutic modalities (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, humanistic approaches) to effectively work with clients.
3. Research Skills: Capability to understand and conduct research, as clinical psychologists often engage in evidence-based practice and may be involved in research projects.
4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex psychological concepts clearly and build rapport with clients.
5. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Ability to understand and relate to clients’ feelings and experiences, providing compassionate and supportive care.
6. Problem-Solving Skills: Competence in identifying problems, formulating hypotheses, and developing treatment plans tailored to individual clients.
7. Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
8. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds, ensuring that treatment approaches are sensitive to cultural differences.
9. Professionalism and Ethical Practice: Adherence to ethical guidelines and professional standards as set by the HCPC and BPS.
10. Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with new research, therapies, and best practices in the field.
Additional Experiences
- Work Experience: Gaining relevant experience in clinical or healthcare settings prior to training, such as assistant psychologist roles, mental health support worker positions, or voluntary work in related fields.
- Supervision Experience: Engaging in regular supervision during training and practice to reflect on work and improve skills.
Registration
- HCPC Registration: After completing the necessary training and qualifications, you must register with the Health and Care Professions Council to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK.
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