Consultant Clinical Psychologist

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare organization in Glasgow is seeking a Consultant Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to lead the Pain Management Program. The successful candidate will provide psychology leadership within a multidisciplinary team, shaping innovative services to meet patient needs. This role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development in a recognized Pain Service.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive multidisciplinary environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in clinical health psychology or pain management.
• Strong leadership experience and collaboration within MDT.
• A commitment to service improvement and person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pain Management Program as Clinical Lead.
• Shape and deliver psychological services across the Pain Service.
• Provide expert clinical input and lead service development initiatives.
• Oversee training and supervision for the wider multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical health psychology

Pain management

MDT collaboration

Leadership

Education

HCPC registration as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Make a Difference in the Lives of People Living with Chronic Pain

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Consultant Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our Pain Service - the largest of its kind in Scotland. Serving a diverse population of 1.2 million, our multidisciplinary team is committed to helping individuals live well with chronic pain through compassionate, evidence-based care.

As a key member of the Pain Leadership Team, you will be the Clinical Lead for the Pain Management Program and provide psychology leadership for the secondary care psychology services. You will play a central role in shaping and delivering psychological services across NHSGGC’s Pain Service. You will provide expert clinical input, lead service development initiatives and lead a clinical team offering high quality psychological interventions alongside training and supervision to the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).

This is a dynamic and fulfilling role offering the opportunity to work across various areas of the Pain Service, driving innovation and service development to ensure we continue to meet the evolving needs of our patient population within a progressive and person centred healthcare environment.

The post is managed within the Acute Psychology Department. You will join a group of 12 Consultants delivering psychology services across Clinical Health and Neuro psychology specialities, providing a supportive psychology collegiate.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pain Management Program as Clinical Lead and provide psychology leadership for the secondary care psychology services.
• Shape and deliver psychological services across NHSGGC’s Pain Service.
• Provide expert clinical input, lead service development initiatives and oversee a clinical team offering high quality psychological interventions.
• Provide training and supervision to the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).

Qualifications and Experience

• HCPC registration as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
• Significant experience in clinical health psychology or pain management, including MDT working
• Strong leadership experience and MDT collaboration skills
• A commitment to service improvement and person centred care

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a nationally recognised, forward-thinking Pain Service
• Work in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment
• Contribute to service innovation and development
• Access to professional development and leadership opportunities within a large acute psychology department

Enquiries and Information

For informal enquiries, please contact: Dr Esther Murray, Professional Lead Acute Psychology – [e-mail]; Fraser Bell, Interim Service Lead, GGC Pain Service – [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates. Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service is available on the Supporting Information document.

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