Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• First degree or equivalent in psychology (conferring GBR from the BPS)

Desirable

• Post-Graduate Certificate or equivalent in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment (IAPT approved)

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to build and sustain cross-discipline / sector relationships
• Ability to demonstrate sound person-centred skills in the engagement of patients within clinical settings
• Ability to manage highly emotive conversations with patients/carers/families empathically and professionally
• Ability to contain others’ distress and to reflect on one’s own responses to distress
• Computer literate – able to use spreadsheets and computerised information systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams etc.)
• Well-developed English written and oral communication skills – able to present complex information in jargon-free, reader-friendly ways

Desirable

• Presentation skills in front of groups

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of supervision from a Clinical Psychologist
• Delivering psychological interventions for adult or older adult clients using CBT and/or one of the other evidence-based psychological treatment modalities
• Working in a multidisciplinary health team
• Experience and understanding of working with a diverse range of communities (e.g. ethnic, gender and sexual minorities)
• Working with adults with long-term health conditions

Desirable

• Working with people living with obesity
• Carrying out audit or evaluative research in health services
• Delivering psychological content to groups

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the national service standards as well as treatment guidance and the evidence-based treatments for bariatric surgery, obesity, and weight-related issues.
• Broad background knowledge of health and social care policy
• Knowledge/understanding of weight stigma

Desirable

• Specific knowledge of Hackney obesity pathways
• Specific knowledge of Homerton Bariatric Surgery or Tier 3 Services

Other requirements

Essential

• Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
• Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Able to work independently

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 06 July 2026