Senior Psychologist – Pain Management Lead

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Band 8a Practitioner Psychologist in Pain Management. This role involves delivering psychological assessments and interventions, both individually and in groups, while supervising other team members and managing service delivery. Candidates must have experience in pain management and long-term health conditions, with additional training in EMDR or PTSD being advantageous. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive environment focused on improving patient care in pain services.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in pain and/or long-term health conditions is essential.
• Additional training in EMDR and PTSD is advantageous.
• Experience in managing and supervising teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessment.
• Lead and supervise clinical staff.
• Facilitate group pain management programmes.
• Provide clinical consultation and advice.

Skills

Specialist psychological assessment

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)

Compassion-focused therapy (CFT)

EMDR

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Clinical supervision

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Band 8a Practitioner Psychologist in Pain Management. This role involves delivering psychological assessments and interventions, both individually and in groups, while supervising other team members and managing service delivery. Candidates must have experience in pain management and long-term health conditions, with additional training in EMDR or PTSD being advantageous. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive environment focused on improving patient care in pain services.