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ESNEFT is starting a new Weight Management Service which will deliver bariatric/metabolic surgery, endoscopic and medical weight management treatments to the Suffolk and North Essex population. We are recruiting Bariatric Psychologists to develop and deliver this new service and would invite applications from all types of psychology practitioners (clinical, counselling or health) interested in joining our service. We are open to recruiting at various bands between 7 and 8c.
These posts are available full/part time and options for flexible working hours and remote working will be considered. Not all bands below will be recruited to, but we will discuss appropriate banding, hours and career progression/goals with each candidate and look to build an effective team within the available funding envelope. Recruitment will depend on the range of applicants, WTE preferences and preferences on flexible or remote working.
Role within the Weight Management Service will involve both direct 1:1 patient care, service development, advice to other MDT members and the potential for group patient sessions.
You will be a core member of the Multidisciplinary Team meetings and discuss each patient’s suitability for treatment, to agree with other members of the MDT a shared decision for treatment for each patient.
Duties of role are dependent on Banding and experience, please read supporting information to find out more.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Hospitals and Health Care
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