Psychological wellbeing practitioner

This is an exciting opportunity for a PWP with experience in weight management or eating disorders to deliver care within a mixed clinical approach. You will work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), combining consultant-led care with specialist dietetics and psychology.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Delivery: Provide remote 1-to-1 weight management support via phone, video, and the Oviva app, focusing on behavioural changes in eating and activity.
• Assessment & Formulation: Conduct psychological assessments and create individual formulations for Tier 3 patients, including screening for Binge Eating Disorder.
• MDT Collaboration: Work alongside dietitians to provide integrated lifestyle change input based on clinical expertise and NICE guidelines.
• Risk Management: Autonomously manage clinical risk and maintain high standards of patient confidentiality and data protection.
• Administration & Compliance: Maintain accurate clinical records and meet all CPD and BABCP registration requirements.
• Content Creation: Develop internal or patient-facing clinical content for the service as needed.

About us

Oviva is on a mission to help people achieve better health for good. By blending behavioural change therapy with our unique technology, our incredible team of passionate individuals, and innovative company culture, we are creating affordable and accessible app-based programmes to tackle diet-related health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and nutrition.

Our proven go-to-market strategy has helped us become the largest award-winning digital health provider treating diet & lifestyle conditions. We operate within the healthcare systems to give people access to the medical care they need. We are rapidly expanding in the UK, Switzerland, Germany, and France. You will be joining a Europe-wide organisation that has treated over 280,000 people to date, is doubling in size year after year, and has recently raised $80m USD in its Series C funding round from leading global digital health investors.

Having a culture that people want to work in is very important to us and we’re proud to say most of our team members would recommend working for Oviva. We do this by keeping our values at the forefront of everything we do, from patient care to internal culture: We put the patient first, We measure & improve, We tackle it together.

Job responsibilities

Our goal is a healthier future for everyone. That’s why we help people with weight-related illnesses through the most accessible and effective therapy. We offer digital programmes designed to support people with weight-related conditions, including obesity, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension. While weight loss is the main goal for many of the people we support, our approach isn’t just about the numbers on the scales; it’s about improving your health, self-confidence, and quality of life.

The role involves providing a specialist Tier 3 weight management service for people living with complex obesity and requires a psychological wellbeing practitioner (PWP) to grow our current psychology team. You will work alongside the psychology and dietetics teams, delivering a service incorporating a mixed clinical approach.

The psychology service provides psychological therapy to participants, aiding motivation and success towards their weight management goals. You will use technology, such as our Oviva app and telephone coaching, to provide care remotely and monitor/review patients' progress in collaboration with the MDT. You will apply theoretical principles from CBT and ACT.

Whilst it is important to work autonomously in a weight management setting, you will receive comprehensive training and have access to clinical supervision and support from the Clinical Lead for Psychology or another psychologist in the team.

What we offer

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in revolutionising healthcare.
• Exciting and rewarding role in a high-growth environment.
• Training and development opportunities, with a personal learning allowance.
• We embrace flexibility & remote working.
• We provide a home working allowance to enable you to set up your workspace in a way that suits you.
• Competitive Salary & company pension.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & adoption leave.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, and socioeconomic status. We actively seek out candidates who bring a unique perspective to help us build a stronger, more inclusive team.

We’re Proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Ready to make a difference? Join us in transforming digital healthcare. Apply today!

Person Specification

• A qualified PWP with at least one year of experience working in an IAPT service.
• A minimum of 1 year experience of weight management and/or bariatric experience within a mental health setting, or working with patients with long-term health conditions who are also living with obesity.
• Confident in using technology to record and review patient notes and willingness to learn how to effectively use Oviva's technology to support patients.
• Experience related to offering weight management support.
• Excellent communicator, able to work well as a member of a team, communicating in a timely and effective manner.
• Confident in managing time efficiently and independently managing a caseload of patients, including booking follow-up appointments and calendar management.
• Experience in providing care remotely and using technology to assist with therapeutic goals.
• Experience of working in diabetes, and/or working with people who have long-term physical health conditions would be preferred; however, training will be provided.
• Experience of working in an MDT, e.g., with dietitians.
• Experience related to offering physical activity support.

Qualifications

• BABCP registration.
• Postgraduate Diploma as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
• 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.