Locum Band 8B Clinical Psychologist - Community Pain Service

TieTalent; Preston; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Locum Band 8B Clinical Psychologist to enhance psychological care for patients with persistent pain. The role involves delivering specialized pain management programs and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a Doctoral-level qualification in Clinical Psychology and extensive experience in pain management settings. This is a locum position with flexible hours and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist required.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in pain management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments for chronic pain patients.
• Deliver individual and group-based interventions using evidence-based models.

Skills

Communication

Formulation

Education

Doctoral-level qualification in Clinical Psychology

Tools

CBT

ACT

Job description

Locum Band 8B Clinical Psychologist - Community Pain Service

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Job Overview

Location: Preston, Lancashire
Contract Type: Locum - Variable hours, Monday - Friday, up to full-time considered
Hourly Rate: £45+ per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 3 - 6 months (with potential for extension)

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Band 8B Clinical Psychologist to work in a highly specialist psychological service on a locum basis. The role involves supporting and enhancing the psychological care of patients with persistent pain and collaborating with the Moving Well Pain and ME/CFS multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include jointly planning, delivering, and evaluating specialised Pain Management Programmes in a group setting, providing expertise and advice to facilitate effective psychological care, and supporting the multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide specialist psychological assessments and formulations for individuals with chronic or persistent pain.
2. Deliver individual and group-based interventions using models such as CBT, ACT, and mindfulness.
3. Contribute to MDT planning and support pain self-management pathways.
4. Provide consultation, supervision, and training to team members where appropriate.
5. Participate in service development, clinical audits, and outcome monitoring.
6. Maintain high-quality clinical records and ensure compliance with professional and service standards.

Requirements

• HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist
• Doctoral-level qualification in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent)
• Extensive post-qualification experience, ideally in a physical health or pain management setting
• Competence in evidence-based models for chronic pain (e.g., ACT, CBT, CFT)
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team and delivering group interventions
• Excellent communication and formulation skills
• Enhanced DBS clearance (mandatory)

Desirable

• Experience working with trauma, MUS, or long-term conditions
• Training in ACT or CFT
• Skills in service development, clinical supervision, or leadership