Senior Assistant Psychologist

We are excited to offer this post for a highly motivated and enthusiastic candidate to join our service to gain more experience within the field of bariatrics and complex weight management using ACT/CBT based approaches. Our trust is situated in Hackney and serves a socially complex and diverse population locally and across northeast London and Essex areas. Our aim is to deliver clinical excellence translating to real improvements in physical and emotional wellbeing and quality of life for all our patients, utilising behavioural change approaches, medical and surgical intervention, and innovative practice.

The successful candidate will gain valuable experience in working within a multi-disciplinary setting, carrying out assessments and delivering psychological interventions, in the practical application of clinical governance, and in supporting patients with long-term conditions.

In addition to the 0.5 WTE Band 5 Senior AP post, the selection process will also seek to recruit an additional candidate for a Band 4 0.5 WTE AP post. Candidates will be asked to state if they wish to be considered for both posts at the interview.

• To carry out assessments and deliver treatment under supervision
• To manage digital, telephone, and face-to-face contact with patients who may present with psychological, social, and physical health complexities and who may be reluctant to engage with care offered
• Attend and contribute to MDT discussions
• To provide support to MDT colleagues by undertaking data collection, clinical audits, research and review of evidence base, the production of reports and summaries, and use of computer packages for the processing and analysis of reports and data
• Support the delivery of intervention groups and individual treatment

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City, and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures, and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dorottya Norton Job title: Clinical and Service Lead Email address: d.norton3@nhs.net Telephone number: 07557576126

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care