Pain Management Psychologist – CBT & MDT Leader

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a psychologist (clinical, counselling, or CBT) to join their interdisciplinary pain management team. The role involves assessing and managing patients with persistent pain, providing supervision to junior team members, and engaging in service development. Candidates should hold a relevant doctorate and HCPC registration, and bring experience in collaborative MDT settings. This position offers opportunities for professional training and research contributions, within a supportive organizational culture.

Benefits

Emphasis on Continuing Professional Development

Support for attending external courses

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in psychological assessments and interventions for patients with long-term health conditions.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) environment.
• Knowledge of psychological interventions for pain and physical health.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments and therapy to patients.
• Supervise band 7 psychologists and psychology assistants.
• Participate in service development and contribute to research activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Group facilitation

Clinical assessment

Research skills

Risk management

Education

Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

HCPC Registration as Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or CBT therapist

Tools

Statistical software (SPSS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

A prominent healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a psychologist (clinical, counselling, or CBT) to join their interdisciplinary pain management team. The role involves assessing and managing patients with persistent pain, providing supervision to junior team members, and engaging in service development. Candidates should hold a relevant doctorate and HCPC registration, and bring experience in collaborative MDT settings. This position offers opportunities for professional training and research contributions, within a supportive organizational culture.