Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Specialist Weight Management)

Second Nature

23h • Remote

About The Position

This is a full-time, fixed-term, fully remote role for a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join a growing psychology team at a health-tech company. The role involves supporting individuals living with obesity to make sustainable lifestyle and behavior changes as part of a multidisciplinary team within the Specialist Weight Management Service (SWMS). Delivery is via video consultation and in-app messaging, and the role requires flexibility for some early evenings and Saturdays to support NHS contracts. The company aims to eradicate obesity and type 2 diabetes by increasing access to effective treatment through a combination of behavioral science, psychology, and technology. The company has positively impacted over 300,000 lives, is highly rated on Trustpilot, is the UK's largest digital health provider to the NHS, and is a leading B2C provider for GLP-1 medication-assisted weight loss programs.

Requirements

• Experience working in a weight management/bariatric/eating disorder setting.
• Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) with experience of weight management and/or bariatric experience within a mental health setting, or working with patients in an eating disorder setting.
• Proven experience delivering group-based programmes, with the confidence to facilitate sessions effectively in a digital setting.
• Solid understanding of obesity as a condition and the issues many people living with obesity face, including weight stigma.
• Experience related to offering weight management support.
• Able to provide supportive, empathetic patient-centred care to patients who may have complex physical and mental health needs.
• Comfortable working fully remotely and can stay motivated and organised without an office.
• Suitable home working setup, including a private space for confidential consultations and a reliable internet connection.
• Able to work autonomously and collaboratively with a doctor-led multidisciplinary team (MDT) to oversee patient care.
• Confidently and independently manage a caseload of patients, delivering psychological interventions via video calls and in-app messaging, and working collaboratively with our MDT.
• Experience in supporting the coordination of a healthcare service.
• Experience in monitoring and supporting patients' journeys through a service in line with an organisation's protocols, including scheduling assessments and appointments, monitoring attendance rates and following up with patients, writing GP letters, and revising protocols.
• Experience using Excel or Google Sheets (or other similar programmes) to monitor patients' journeys.
• Dynamic and have a strong drive to work in healthcare tech.
• Experience thriving in fast-paced environments and are energised by the dynamic nature of start-up life, where being hands-on and adaptable to the evolving needs of the service is essential.
• Confident in using technology to provide patient care, including recording and reviewing patient notes.
• BABCP/BPS registration.
• Postgraduate Diploma as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.

Nice To Haves

• Excited by digital initiatives that increase access to healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Independently implement appropriate initial assessment methods to allocate patients to the most suitable treatment.
• Deliver group-based and one-to-one psychological interventions remotely via video calls, to support changes in eating behaviors and physical activity behaviors.
• Attend regular MDT meetings to monitor the care of our patients.
• Attend clinical supervision with a Practitioner Psychologist to discuss complex cases.
• Appropriately manage clinical risk (e.g. safeguarding concerns) when it arises during clinical practice.
• Maintain adequate CPD, receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with good practice guidelines and continue to meet registration requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act and ensuring that participant confidentiality is protected at all times.

Benefits

• Work from home with flexible hours
• Joining a culture of intelligent, friendly, and highly-motivated individuals who are passionate about what they do
• A competitive market salary
• 25 days of holiday plus national holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level