Consultant Clinical Psychologist

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a consultant-level clinical psychologist to lead pain management psychology pathways. This role offers the chance to provide operational leadership, direct clinical input, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. You will develop specialized pathways based on NICE guidelines, ensuring high-quality service delivery and fostering an environment of innovation and continuous improvement. Join a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact on patient experiences and outcomes in a rewarding and dynamic clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive clinical experience in pain management and health psychology.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver specialist pathways for patients with pain.
• Provide leadership and support to psychology team members.
• Conduct research and service evaluations to enhance care.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Pain Management

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Leadership

Research Methodology

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

HCPC Registration

Post-qualification Training

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

This is a consultant-level post focusing on pain management psychology pathways, requiring extensive clinical experience in pain management and broader physical health and rehabilitation psychology.

You will provide operational leadership for inpatient and outpatient pain management psychology pathways, alongside direct clinical input, and offer consultation and MDT support across the wider pain service.

The post holder will be a core member of the consultant leadership team in CHPS, supporting the Head of Service and colleagues in strategic service development, providing clinical leadership and line management within the service.

We seek an enthusiastic, confident, and flexible practitioner experienced in working with patients facing complex psychological and physical health challenges.

Applications are welcomed from highly skilled, experienced, and compassionate clinical psychologists interested in developing the evidence base and contributing to a dynamic clinical health psychology service.

Please note: interviews are expected to be on 7th July 2025.

Main duties of the job

Your responsibilities include developing specialised clinical health psychology pathways for patients with persistent pain, based on NICE guidelines and standards in pain management. You will also provide teaching, training, supervision, and support for MDT colleagues to promote psychologically informed care.

Collaboration is essential. You will work closely with psychology colleagues, MDT members, and key stakeholders, demonstrating leadership and experience at a similar or higher level.

You will undertake extended roles within the Clinical Health Psychology Services and work flexibly across services as directed by the Head of Service.

You will ensure high-quality patient care aligned with the Trust's strategic objectives, providing managerial support and professional leadership to psychology team members across physical health specialties.

About us

We are a team of 10,000 dedicated staff delivering quality services to 370,000 local residents and providing specialist care to 1.5 million across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us offers development opportunities, new skills, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient and staff experiences, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

Our focus is on patient care and enhancing their experience, making your role vital and rewarding.

Job responsibilities

• Develop and deliver specialist pathways and care for patients with persistent and acute-on-chronic pain, including inpatient and outpatient care.
• Lead pain psychology pathways, overseeing assessment, formulation, and intervention across settings.
• Provide multidisciplinary care through joint appointments and assessment clinics.
• Train and support MDT colleagues in psychologically informed care.
• Supervise clinical practice within teams.
• Conduct research, audits, and service evaluations, including reporting on clinical activity and effectiveness.
• Promote understanding of patient needs, symptoms, and care approaches within MDTs.
• Contribute to pathway development and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with psychologist colleagues, MDT members, and stakeholders.
• Undertake extended roles within CHPs and work flexibly as directed.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care and support team members.

Please see the associated Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology accredited by HCPC or equivalent.
• HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist.
• Post-qualification training in additional specialised areas.
• Commitment to CPD, evidenced by ongoing training.
• Qualification in supervision.
• Peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or similar contributions.
• Post-doctoral qualifications in neuropsychological assessment or specific therapies (e.g., EMDR, ACT).
• Leadership training and experience.

Knowledge and Experience

• Significant experience at a similar level, with extended roles.
• Specialised knowledge of psychological models and therapies in health psychology.
• Doctoral-level understanding of psychology theory, assessment, and interventions.
• Experience with multiple psychological therapies.
• Post-qualification CPD and training in supervision.
• Research design and methodology expertise.
• Leadership and management skills, understanding of legislation.
• Experience working with complex clinical presentations in various settings.
• Ability to exercise full clinical responsibility within multidisciplinary care plans.
• Experience in teaching, training, supervision, and service development.
• Experience in NHS management and inter-agency collaboration.
• Knowledge of NHS structures and service user involvement.
• Leadership experience in managing psychologists and therapy teams.
• Research experience of high standard.
• Ability to work with commissioners and senior management.
• Additional training in leadership and management.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check, as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£74,290 to £85,601 per annum, pro-rata.