Overview

ESNEFT is a large NHS Foundation Trust serving a population of approximately 1 million people in the Suffolk and North Essex area. We are starting a new Complex Obesity Service to deliver bariatric/metabolic surgery, endoscopic and medical weight management treatments. This service combines Tier 3 and Tier 4 into a single comprehensive service (Tier 4 PLUS) and will offer all treatments including IWMP, GLP-1 medications, endoscopic and surgical bariatric procedures.

We are recruiting a psychologist to develop and deliver innovative assessment and treatment approaches aligned with the latest evidence and quality standards. The post is available full or part time with options for flexible and remote working by mutual agreement. The psychologist will be a core member of the Weight Management Service MDT and will contribute to direct 1:1 patient care, service development, MDT advice, and potential group sessions.

Supervision will be provided by experienced Consultant Bariatric Psychologists. Any psychologists interested in discussing these roles and the Complex Obesity Service are invited to contact Mr Hywel Room, Consultant Bariatric Surgeon (hywel.room@esneft.nhs.uk).

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. ESNEFT is investing in digital transformation with Epic, and we offer a wide range of training, development opportunities, flexible working options, and a generous pension scheme. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients.

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Responsibilities

• Direct 1:1 patient care within the Weight Management Service.
• Develop and deliver psychological assessment and treatment pathways for bariatric and obesity-related care.
• Provide advice to other MDT members and participate in MDT discussions to agree treatment plans.
• Contribute to group patient sessions where appropriate.
• Lead service development initiatives and innovate using the latest evidence and quality standards.
• Receive supervision from experienced Consultant Bariatric Psychologists.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Psychologist with substantial experience in obesity, weight management, or bariatric settings.
• Current registration with the appropriate UK professional body and evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience at a Band 8b Principal Clinical Psychologist level or equivalent, with leadership and supervision skills preferred.

Employment Details

• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
• Employment type: Part-time or full-time (flexible working by mutual agreement)

How to Apply

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Hywel Room
Job title: Consultant General Surgery
Email: hywel.room@esneft.nhs.uk

Notes

We are ESNEFT and provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. We employ more than 12,000 staff and offer training, development opportunities, flexible working, and a generous pension scheme. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients.

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