Psychologist, Principal Clinical Grade

· To provide a Principal Specialist level of professional practice, clinical leadership, educational and professional development with the Weight Management Services at St. Columcilles Hospital.

· To work within the Consultant-led MDT and lead on the continuous improvement of agreed aspects of evolving service provision, including change processes within service planning, clinical service delivery, triage and service audit.

· To act as a resource and provide expert opinion, education and guidance locally and nationally to other health care professionals and services regarding the evidence based care of people living with obesity (PwO).

· To advocate for patients at Principal Specialist level to promote improvements in patient experience and outcome via involvement with professional organisations and media.

· To participate in research in the area of obesity to promote improved understanding of the clinical management of the disease of obesity.