Lead Clinical Psychologist - Pain & ME/CFS Specialist

Tehy Care Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Clinical Psychologist to lead psychological care for patients with persistent pain and ME/CFS. In this crucial role, you will provide specialist assessments, lead group therapy sessions, and oversee training and supervision within a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral-level qualification and significant experience in clinical psychology. This position offers the opportunity for professional growth in an innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive locum rate

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience working as a qualified clinical psychologist.
• Evidence of continuous professional development as recommended by the HCPC and BPS.
• Experience of working with patients with persistent pain and/or ME/CFS.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist psychological assessments of patients with persistent pain.
• Lead delivery and evaluation of group-based Pain Management Programmes.
• Provide clinical supervision to other psychologists and trainees.

Skills

Advanced psychological assessment

Clinical supervision

Psychological intervention

Team collaboration

Continuous professional development

Education

Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology

Job description

A healthcare service provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Clinical Psychologist to lead psychological care for patients with persistent pain and ME/CFS. In this crucial role, you will provide specialist assessments, lead group therapy sessions, and oversee training and supervision within a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral-level qualification and significant experience in clinical psychology. This position offers the opportunity for professional growth in an innovative environment.