Job Description

Opportunity for a predominantly remote working role. The Adult Weight Management Service is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Clinical Psychologist to support people living with complex, obesity-related psychological difficulties. We are seeking a colleague who is passionate about delivering meaningful psychological care in a dynamic and evolving area of healthcare and enjoys working both independently and collaboratively.



The post holder will strengthen a highly skilled, established multidisciplinary team, including another Clinical Psychologist, weight management dietitians, an Occupational Therapist, a Physiotherapist, and medical consultants. Together, the team delivers holistic, evidence-based care that addresses the biopsychosocial factors influencing weight and wellbeing with a strong remote working model. This is an opportunity to contribute to a service at the forefront of change and innovation as the NHS responds to the growing impact of weight loss medications and the need for psychologically informed care pathways.



This is an Annex 21 post, please see below for further details.



With a focus on supporting people to address psychological barriers to weight management, the post holder will be involved in the delivery of evidence-based psychological therapies on a one-to-one basis using a variety of appropriate interventions e.g. CBT, ACT, CFT. The role will also involve delivering and supporting the current psychology group programme, which includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-Ten (CBT-T) for binge eating behaviours and the evaluated 'Mind Over Food' intervention for emotional eating. This may all be delivered remotely.



As part of the MDT working the role will involve undertaking specialist psychological and biopsychosocial MDT assessments, and contribute to psychologically informed care planning whilst promoting a biopsychosocial approach to weight management across the tiers of care.



The role will require contributions to evidence-based practice and service development and support reviewing and evaluation of service delivery and outcomes. We would also welcome ideas and input into quality improvement projects. In addition, the post holder will be required to provide psychological advice and training to other health professionals.



You will be part of a warm, welcoming and well-established Clinical Health Psychology (CHP) department, who believe in sharing ideas and learning, supporting each other and commitment to professional growth.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.



Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.



We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.



We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

Four main hospitals:

Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest

Five community hospitals:

Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire

Two integrated care centres:

Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings

47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers

Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services



Although predominantly remote working, the post holder will be required to attend, in person, the Specialist MDT Clinic in Llanelli two days per month, working alongside endocrinologists and other MDT professionals within a collaborative clinic format and, also attend, in person, a quarterly CHP department meeting, four times a year.



The post is advertised as a band 8a. However, applicants who do not currently meet all the skills and competences for the band 8a role, are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under Agenda for Change Arrangement for Pay and Banding of Trainees (Annex 21) supported by a development plan for 2 years. (During the first year payment will be 70% of the top rate of band 8a pay, and the second year 75%). The application of Annex 21 with pay protection at band 7 may be considered for newly qualified psychologists until competencies are met for 8a, which will be expected to be met within 2 years. Following successful completion and successful attainment of skills and competences for the role, the post holder will then be paid at band 8a (minimum point on the scale). Continued support and supervision will be provided in order to develop the practitioner to the band 8a role. This will be an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified psychologist looking for career development.



You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.



The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.



The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.



Interviews will be held on 12/01/2026