Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/Psychological Therapist

NHS; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity arises for a Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist at NHS to support patients with persistent pain. This role involves applying evidence-based psychological methods, working with a dedicated team, and promoting high-quality patient care. Join a diverse medical psychology department for professional growth.

Benefits

Strong peer support

Emphasis on CPD

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Doctorate level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or equivalent.
• HCPC registration or BABCP certification.
• Experience in specialist psychological assessment and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychologically-informed support to patients with persistent pain.
• Implement specialist psychological approaches and conduct risk assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and engage in service evaluation.

Skills

Communication

Clinical assessment

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

BABCP certification

Job description

Job summary

*Please note this post will be closed early once a sufficient amount of applications have been received*

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychological Therapist to work within the Community Pain Management Service within the Medical Psychology Department at North Tees and Hartlepool. The postis to support patients who are living with persistent pain, encouraging self-management and the utilisation of psychological coping strategies, whilst also reducing the reliance on pharmacological intervention. You will be working within a team of psychologists, psychological therapists, applied psychologists, assistant psychologists and physiotherapists, to provide a high quality and responsive care to patients who live with persistent pain.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative Psychology Team. The post-holder will be based within a diverse Medical Psychology Department at the University Hospital of Hartlepool, working alongside motivated and compassionate psychology colleagues. This post provides excellent additional opportunities, including strong peer support, quality supervision and an emphasis on CPD.

Main duties of the job

The successful post-holder will:

Offer specialist assessment and evidence-based, psychologically-informed support to patients accessing the Community Pain Management service within the Medical Psychology Department.

Work to provide a high-quality, compassionate and trauma-informed service to all individuals.

Implement a range of specialist psychological approaches, adjusting and refining psychological formulations as required.

Undertake psychological risk assessment and risk management, as well as providing specialist advice to colleagues across the MDT.

Provide psychological consultation to the wider MDT, alongside training and psycho-education as required.

Engage collaboratively with colleagues in service evaluation, audit and research.

Support opportunities aimed at improving services.

Receive clinical supervision and adhere to CPD/professional registration requirements.

About us

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, our main priority is to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff achievements and dedication through the Star and Team of the month, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"

Details Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year NA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

345-MED7103961-A

Job locations

University Hospital of Hartlepool

Holdforth Road

Hartlepool

TS24 9AH

Job description Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification has been provided in the document link.

All enquiries should be directed to our psychology administration team in the first instance who will facilitate any enquiries. They can be reached on 01429 522049 or via email [e-mail]. We would also warmly welcome any requests for an informal visit of the Medical Psychology Department.

Please note: if invited to interview, a ten-minute PowerPoint presentation is to be prepared and forwarded to the psychology administration team prior to interview (the presentation topic will be forwarded to shortlisted candidates).

Job description Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification has been provided in the document link.

All enquiries should be directed to our psychology administration team in the first instance who will facilitate any enquiries. They can be reached on 01429 522049 or via email [e-mail]. We would also warmly welcome any requests for an informal visit of the Medical Psychology Department.

Please note: if invited to interview, a ten-minute PowerPoint presentation is to be prepared and forwarded to the psychology administration team prior to interview (the presentation topic will be forwarded to shortlisted candidates).

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Doctorate level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or Post-graduate training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with BABCP registration as a CBT Therapist (or equivalent).
• Basis for HCPC registration as an Applied Psychologist or BABCP registered as a CBT therapist

Desirable

• Experience in clinical health psychology
• Post-graduate qualification and evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapy model (e.g. IPT, CBT, EMDR, ACT, CFT)

Experience Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups

Desirable

• Experience of staff training / teaching
• Experience of supervision of healthcare staff

Skills Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information
• Competence in at least one psychological approach

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with specific difficult to treat groups

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Doctorate level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or Post-graduate training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with BABCP registration as a CBT Therapist (or equivalent).
• Basis for HCPC registration as an Applied Psychologist or BABCP registered as a CBT therapist

Desirable

• Experience in clinical health psychology
• Post-graduate qualification and evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapy model (e.g. IPT, CBT, EMDR, ACT, CFT)

Experience Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups

Desirable

• Experience of staff training / teaching
• Experience of supervision of healthcare staff

Skills Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information
• Competence in at least one psychological approach

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with specific difficult to treat groups

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital of Hartlepool

Holdforth Road

Hartlepool

TS24 9AH

Employer's website

https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital of Hartlepool

Holdforth Road

Hartlepool

TS24 9AH

Employer's website

https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)