Senior Psychological Therapist (Pain Management) – Part Time

NHS; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Senior Clinical Counselling Psychologist/Psychological Therapist (Band 8a). The post is part-time (18.75 hours per week) with a base at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, and may involve other MSE sites.

You will provide specialist psychological assessments, CBT/ACT interventions, and supervise Band 7 staff within the Pain Service MDT. Experience with diverse communities and a commitment to service user involvement are essential.

Qualifications

• Professional Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or equivalent in Psychological Therapy.
• HCPC/UKCP/BACP/BABCP registration and ongoing CPD.
• Experience supervising staff and trainees.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments for Pain Service patients.
• Deliver CBT/ACT interventions, individually and in groups.
• Assist with referrals and triage to appropriate services.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team across sites.
• Provide supervision to Band 7 staff within Pain Services.

Skills

CBT

ACT

Assessment

Group sessions

Staff supervision

Education

Professional Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Senior Clinical Counselling Psychologist/Psychological Therapist (Band 8a). The post is part-time (18.75 hours per week) with a base at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, and may involve other MSE sites.

You will provide specialist psychological assessments, CBT/ACT interventions, and supervise Band 7 staff within the Pain Service MDT. Experience with diverse communities and a commitment to service user involvement are essential.