Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Assistant Psychologist Bariatric Surgery
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Job Summary
To support the delivery and development of the psychology service within bariatric surgery under the management of the Lead Psychologist. The assistant psychologist will be required to help screen and triage patients using psychometrics and brief interviews, facilitate our patient support group, set up clinical pathways, develop patient materials (e.g. leaflets), conduct audits (such as collection of data and statistical analyses), and support the running of the service. They may also be required to assist in research (including writing applications for ethical approval), teaching, and clinically related administration for the bariatric psychology service at University Hospital Lewisham.
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- To assist in psychological assessments of clients through gathering data and analysis of psychological self-report measures.
- To participate in the development and delivery of psychoeducation and/or brief intervention under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
- To participate in the implementation and refinement of patient pathways (e.g. support group, group therapy, 1:1).
- To participate as a team member in psychological formulation of clinical cases and, where relevant, adjustment of plans which can adapt to the complex difficulties presented by bariatric surgery patients.
- To carry out other duties as agreed with the qualified psychologist and service managers.
- To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.
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For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Emily McBride
- Job title: Consultant Health Psychologist
- Email address: emily.mcbride1@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07581334726
If you would like to discuss this post please contact Mrs Emily McBride via email emily.mcbride1@nhs.net
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