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We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Psychotherapist to join our Specialist Weight Management Service on a remote, sessional basis. This is a clinical role with a clear therapeutic focus: you will deliver individual and/or group psychotherapy to service users engaged in our specialist weight management programme who present with emotional eating, binge eating disorder (BED), or related difficulties.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) that includes dietitians, health coaches, behaviour change practitioners, and medical staff. The psychotherapy pathway sits within a broader weight management offer, and your work will be integral to achieving meaningful, sustained outcomes for our service users.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Delivery
- Deliver individual psychotherapy sessions (remote, via video platform) to service users on the specialist weight management pathway who are experiencing emotional eating, binge eating, or disordered eating behaviours
- Assess and formulate service users' psychological needs in the context of their weight management journey, using an appropriate therapeutic model (e.g. CBT, DBT-informed, ACT, CFT or integrative approaches)
- Deliver structured group therapy or psychoeducation sessions focused on emotional eating and binge eating, where required
- Collaborate with the MDT to develop and review individual care plans, ensuring psychological needs are integrated across the pathway
- Monitor therapeutic progress and adapt interventions in response to clinical presentation and service user feedback
- Manage risk appropriately, escalating safeguarding or mental health concerns in line with DDM Health policies and local protocols
- Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in line with professional standards and service requirements
Pathway Development
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the emotional eating and binge eating pathway, drawing on current evidence and clinical experience
- Support quality improvement initiatives within the service, including outcome data collection and reporting
- Participate in case discussions, clinical supervision, and MDT meetings as required
- Provide brief consultation or guidance to non-clinical colleagues on psychological aspects of weight management where appropriate
Professional Standards
- Maintain registration with your relevant professional body (BACP, UKCP, BPS or equivalent) and adhere to their ethical framework
- Maintain appropriate professional indemnity insurance
- Engage in regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development (CPD)
- Adhere to DDM Health's policies, including information governance, safeguarding and equality and diversity
Person Specification
Essential
- Recognised qualification in psychotherapy or counselling psychology at diploma level or above
- Current registration with BACP, UKCP, BPS (Chartered Psychologist) or equivalent professional body
- Demonstrable experience working therapeutically with individuals presenting with eating difficulties, emotional eating or binge eating disorder
- Experience of delivering therapy remotely via video platforms
- Competency in at least one evidence-based therapeutic model relevant to eating and weight-related presentations (e.g. CBT-E, DBT, ACT, CFT)
- Strong assessment and formulation skills
- Experience of working within or alongside MDT and/or health settings
- Ability to work independently and manage own caseload with appropriate supervision structures in place
- Strong written communication skills for clinical documentation and correspondence
- Comfortable working within an NHS-commissioned service framework, including outcome measurement and reporting
Desirable
- Experience or training in CBT-E (Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for eating disorders) or specialist BED-focused interventions
- Experience facilitating psychoeducation or therapeutic groups
- Understanding of the psychological dimensions of obesity, weight stigma and weight management services
- Experience with digital health tools or app-based therapeutic support
- Knowledge of motivational interviewing and/or behaviour change frameworks
- Previous experience working with a specialist weight management or tier 3/4 service
Working Arrangements
This is a fully remote role. All clinical sessions will be delivered via a secure, approved video platform. You will need access to a private, confidential space and a reliable internet connection. Sessional hours will be agreed based on service demand and your availability. You will be supported by a named clinical supervisor and will be expected to attend regular virtual MDT meetings and clinical governance activities
Pay: £27,500.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
Experience:
- therapeutic mode: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- BACP, UKCP, BPS or equivalent professional body (required)
Work Location: Remote
