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Qualifications:

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent qualification., Experience in weight management and/or eating disorders is preferred., Strong understanding of CBT and evidence-based behavior change approaches., Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team..

Key responsabilities:

Provide psychological therapy to participants to support their weight management goals.

Utilize technology for remote care and monitor patient progress.

Collaborate with the psychology and dietetics teams in a multi-disciplinary approach.

Participate in training and receive clinical supervision from senior staff.

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 Clinical Psychologist working on a 0 hour bank contract. We are looking for people who can commit to a minimum of 16 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:

Oviva has been commissioned to provide a specialist Tier 3 weight management service for people living with complex obesity and are looking for a Clinical Psychologist to grow our current psychology team. You will work alongside the psychology and dietetics teams. This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist with weight management experience and/or eating disorders experience to be involved in the delivery of a service incorporating a mixed clinical approach. The service offers a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team (MDT) approach, combining consultant-led care with specialist dietetics, clinical and health psychology, as well as leveraging technology to improve participant access and outcomes.

The psychology service provides psychological therapy to participants, to aid motivation and success towards their weight management goals. You will be using technology, such as our Oviva app and telephone coaching to provide care remotely and monitor / review patient’s progress in collaboration with the MDT. You will be using theoretical principles from CBT and other evidence-based behaviour change approaches.

Whilst it is important to be able to work autonomously in a weight management setting, you will receive comprehensive training. You will also have access to clinical supervision and support from our Senior Clinical Psychologist and the Clinical Lead for Psychology.

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