Lead Clinical Psychologist

Oviva; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

Are you a passionate Clinical Psychologist looking to make a meaningful impact on people's lives? Join our dynamic team in digital health and help us scale our growing business. We are currently seeking a Lead Clinical Psychologist working 40 hours per week.

Why Oviva?

To build a healthier future for all, our mission is to provide the most accessible and effective care to people living with weight-related conditions. Why? Because everyone deserves their healthiest self. By blending behavioural change therapy with our unique technology, incredible team of passionate individuals, and innovative company culture, we are creating affordable and accessible app-based healthcare programs to tackle diet-related health conditions such as obesity and type 2 Diabetes. Our proven strategy has helped us become the award-winning and largest digital health provider, treating diet-related conditions in Europe. We operate within the healthcare systems to give people access to the medical care they need. We are rapidly expanding across Europe including the UK, Switzerland and Germany. You will be joining an organization that has treated 500.000 people to date and is continuing to scale up.

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced, innovative, and hands-on Clinical Psychologist to lead the psychological pathway within Oviva UK Clinic's Tier 3 weight management service. This is a clinical leadership role with a focus on:

1. Driving performance and clinical outcomes within the psychology pathway
2. Providing expert clinical supervision to the psychology team (not line management)
3. Being an active member of the weekly MDT and leading BED (Binge Eating Disorder) reviews
4. Sitting in the Tier 3 Pathway Squad to collaborate with the Pathway Lead, Dietetic Lead and Medical Lead to drive patient outcomes
5. Ensuring evidence-based, effective psychological interventions within the programme
6. Contributing to innovation and service development through an evidence-based, digital-first approach

This role is ideal for a highly motivated clinical psychologist with experience in tier 3 weight management/bariatrics, a passion for evidence-based digital healthcare in obesity, and strong clinical leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the psychology pathway within Oviva's Tier 3 service, ensuring best clinical practice and strong patient outcomes.
2. Oversee clinical quality and effectiveness, ensuring psychological interventions align with evidence-based guidelines.
3. Provide clinical supervision to junior psychologists, PWPs and the safeguarding teams (but not line management).
4. Review evidence and competitor analysis to inform pathway development and innovation.
5. Be an active member of the weekly MDT and lead BED (Binge Eating Disorder) reviews to ensure comprehensive patient care.
6. Sit in the Tier 3 Pathway Squad, working closely with the Pathway Lead and Dietetic Lead to drive clinical outcomes and optimise service delivery.
7. Contribute to service innovation by shaping triage processes and optimising clinical pathways.
8. Deliver a small patient caseload to complex patients through remote, evidence-based psychological interventions.

What are we looking for you to bring :

Essential:

1. HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist (Doctorate-level qualification)
2. 5+ years of experience in weight management/bariatrics (either tier 3 or tier 4)
3. Strong clinical leadership experience, including providing supervision
4. Proven track record in service innovation and evidence-based pathway development
5. Experience working in an MDT, actively participating in reviews and decision-making
6. Excellent communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders at all levels

Desirable:

1. Experience in digital healthcare and innovating service delivery
2. Experience of supporting patients on weight loss medications such as Wegovy

Education/Qualifications:

1. BPS-accredited psychology degree (or conversion course)
2. Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
3. HCPC registration to legally practice
4. British Psychological Society (BPS) Chartered Status (Optional but preferred)
5. Evidence of Ongoing CPD to maintain professional standards

What we offer:

1. You will have the opportunity to develop and attend clinical supervision sessions and training sessions in order to upskill and develop whilst in role.
2. Personal learning & training leave allowance to support your development
3. Enhanced Family leave
4. Competitive Salary & company pension
5. Equipment allowance to support your home working set up
6. We embrace flexibility & remote working
7. A comprehensive well-being program; including Healthcare Plan & Employee Assistance Program
8. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in revolutionizing healthcare, across the UK and beyond in the high-growth environment.

Having a culture that people want to work in, is very important to us. We do this by keeping our values at the forefront of everything we do:

We place our patients first, We empower our teams and we make it happen.

Oviva is passionate about creating an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. We are a truly inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and everyone is welcome. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, and socioeconomic status. We actively seek out candidates who bring a unique perspective to help us build a stronger, more inclusive team.

We're Proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Please click 'Apply' today and take your next step toward a career with Oviva.