Practitioner Psychologist, Bariatric

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate HCPC-registered practitioner psychologist to provide a specialist psychology service to tier four bariatric surgery and work alongside the multidisciplinary teams to address the psychological needs of these patients. To manage and hold clinical responsibility for a specialist caseload and provide highly specialist assessment and interventions focusing on identifying and treating complex psychological issues associated obesity specifically in the context of bariatric surgery intervention.

To provide highly specialist advice, consultation, supervision and training as appropriate to colleagues within the Service and to work effectively within the multi- disciplinary health team. To contribute to service evaluation, audit, research and policy development. To promote psychological thinking in collaboration with MDT colleagues. To provide clinical and/or research supervision to less experienced psychologists.

We are delighted to offer this opportunity to re-instigate specialist psychology services to tier 4 bariatric surgery. GHFT delivers approximately 100 bariatric surgeries per annum (range 50-100). It is a statutory requirement of NG246 (2025) and BOMSS (British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery) to provide Clinical Psychology in the bariatric MDT and psychological assessment for bariatric surgery. The Practitioner Psychologist is considered a vital part of the team.

This post has been vacant for a while, and we seek to employ someone at fixed term 18 months in the first instance with a view to trialling different ways of providing this service in the small number of hours available., An innovative, stimulating and well organised environment - part of a well-established Clinical Health Psychology department employing a range of applied psychologists.

A friendly and supportive team of colleagues, excellent peer support and regular supervision, with an informal and relaxed atmosphere.

At Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust we take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.