NHS Scotland
Assistant Psychologist – Higher Level
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About The Organisation
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
The Role
The post holder will contribute psychological expertise to support behaviour change and wellbeing within the Obesity Pathway Innovation Programme (OPIP) for Adults. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, they will contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of psychologically informed assessments, interventions and resources that support adults accessing weight management and obesity services.
The post holder will contribute to the development and delivery of innovative, evidence-based approaches that support behaviour change, emotional wellbeing and engagement in treatment. They will work collaboratively with clinical colleagues and partner agencies to improve physical and mental health outcomes for adults living with obesity and related health conditions.
The role will support the implementation of psychologically informed practice across OPIP services and contribute to service improvement, evaluation and quality assurance activities.
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In This Key Role, You Will
- Support the development, implementation and evaluation of innovation and service transformation projects within the Obesity Pathway Innovation Programme (OPIP).
- Contribute psychological and behavioural science expertise to the development of evidence-based services, pathways, digital solutions and models of care.
- Work collaboratively with OPIP Clinical Leads, Transformation Leads, multidisciplinary teams, strategic partners and stakeholders to support programme delivery.
- Support service redesign, quality improvement and the implementation of psychologically informed practice across OPIP workstreams.
- Undertake evidence reviews, data collection, analysis and evaluation activities to inform project development and decision-making.
What You'll Bring
The Post-holder is required to have at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree in Psychology.
- They must be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartership of the British Psychological Society (GBC)
- They must hold a driving licence and have access to transport.
- They must have a high level of computer skills and knowledge of programmes and statistical packages.
- The post-holder should have had experience of relevant paid/voluntary work.
- A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
What We Offer
As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
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- Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Annual incremental salary progression
- Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
- NHS discounts and more.
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
For informal discussion, please contact Dr James Torrens on James.Torrens@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Nicole Hetherington, Recruitment Administrator on Nicole.Hetherington@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Interested?
Full details about the role are provided in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Please review our Application Guidance which explain key information including closing dates, amendments, right-to-work requirements, sponsorship eligibility and important points to be aware of before submitting your application
You can also learn more about working with NHS Lanarkshire by viewing our Information Pack
Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.
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