Clinical Psychologist - Chronic Pain (ACT) Band 7

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pool

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

The Bath Centre for Pain Services (BCPS) within Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 7 Clinical Psychologist. The post offers a full-time role in a nationally recognised chronic pain service with a strong ACT framework and interdisciplinary teamwork.

You will join a supportive, research-active environment, with opportunities for professional development, teaching and service innovation in Bath.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology registered with HCPC is required.
• Specialist ACT/therapy training or equivalent in chronic pain is desirable.
• Experience working with chronic pain populations in NHS settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and treatment to chronic pain patients.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team delivering ACT-based interventions.
• Engage in teaching, training and service development within the Bath Centre for Pain Services.

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology appropriate for HCPC registration

Further training in Research/ACT/Family or systemic therapy or behavioural therapies

Experience working in chronic pain services

Job description

The Bath Centre for Pain Services (BCPS) within Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 7 Clinical Psychologist. The post offers a full-time role in a nationally recognised chronic pain service with a strong ACT framework and interdisciplinary teamwork.

You will join a supportive, research-active environment, with opportunities for professional development, teaching and service innovation in Bath.