Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist (or Counselling Psychologist with suitable experience) to work in partnership with the West Essex Community Pain Management Service (WECPMS). We are a small and friendly multidisciplinary team of clinicians with a shared dedication and passion for supporting people living with a persistent musculoskeletal pain problem, to live well with their pain and to reach their full potential based around their personal values. Our service promotes a holistic approach to pain management as recommended in all guidance for the management of persistent pain. We have a whole person approach encompassing physical, psychological, social, environmental and spiritual components. The team currently consists of consultant anaesthetists, physiotherapists and nurses. We work closely with our pharmacy colleagues and the wider teams within the area we cover. We very much welcome a psychologist to the team who shares our holistic and compassionate approach.
Access to specialist Psychology is an essential element in managing persistent pain. An ability to address common barriers to self-management, such as low mood or self-esteem and to work with people struggling with adaptation and behaviour change, often in adverse social circumstances, is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be integral in delivering improved care & treatment outcomes for adults with persistent pain, through providing training, supervision & consultation in psychological skills and risk management, as well as holding a patient caseload for individual and group therapy. You will ensure that the most appropriate treatments are offered at the right times with service-user satisfaction at the forefront of all interventions.
You will provide specialist assessment clinics in community settings, to support team members in developing individual psychological formulations, and contribute to the fortnightly multi-disciplinary meetings. You also will develop group-based psychological interventions utilising evidence-based approaches incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Compassion-Focused Therapy. We will encourage and support you to maintain and build strong links with local NHS Talking Therapies services, Integrated Mental Health Practitioners within the local Primary Care Networks, secondary care mental health services and with the psychiatric liaison services.
The post is embedded both within the WECPMS and the EPUT Clinical Health Psychology team. The CHP team includes Psychologists in multiple health settings, creating a specialist peer support network. You will receive clinical supervision from an experienced Principal Clinical Psychologist and be managed by the Lead for Clinical Health Psychology Services in West Essex.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed insight into the main responsibilities for this role.
Working within the Clinical Health Psychology (CHP) service, you will benefit from being part of the large and well-established Psychological Services Care Unit within the Trust. EPUT Psychological Services offers excellent opportunities for training and development and has a track record of supporting newly qualified staff through preceptorships and further training. The CHP Service enjoys good links with local universities and offers placements to Clinical Psychology trainees from the University of Hertfordshire and University of Essex. Clinical research, teaching and specialised interests are actively encouraged.
We welcome applications from experienced clinicians, as well as from newly qualified psychologists seeking to start at Band 7 on a preceptorship to an 8a role. The post will include both on-site (suggested 3 days per week) and remote working and values this blended approach.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an evolving multidisciplinary team who are eager to include a Psychologist.If you are interested in this role, please contact Maggie Keeling, Clinical Manager of the Community Pain management Service:maggie.keeling1@nhs.net(Mob: 0777 493 163), or Dr Barbara Mason, Associate Clinical Director, Psychological Services: barbara.mason2@nhs.net (Mob: 07581 003594), for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed insight into the main responsibilities for this role.
Working within the Clinical Health Psychology (CHP) service, you will benefit from being part of the large and well-established Psychological Services Care Unit within the Trust. EPUT Psychological Services offers excellent opportunities for training and development and has a track record of supporting newly qualified staff through preceptorships and further training. The CHP Service enjoys good links with local universities and offers placements to Clinical Psychology trainees from the University of Hertfordshire and University of Essex. Clinical research, teaching and specialised interests are actively encouraged.
We welcome applications from experienced clinicians, as well as from newly qualified psychologists seeking to start at Band 7 on a preceptorship to an 8a role. The post will include both on-site (suggested 3 days per week) and remote working and values this blended approach.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an evolving multidisciplinary team who are eager to include a Psychologist.If you are interested in this role, please contact Maggie Keeling, Clinical Manager of the Community Pain management Service:maggie.keeling1@nhs.net(Mob: 0777 493 163), or Dr Barbara Mason, Associate Clinical Director, Psychological Services: barbara.mason2@nhs.net (Mob: 07581 003594), for further information.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Formal training and accreditation to Doctoral level in Clinical Psychology, or its equivalent for those who trained prior to 1996
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Further training in specific theoretical models e.g. CBT and/or psychological specialties, e.g. Health Psychology, Neuropsychology
- Clinical supervision training
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching other healthcare professionals / trainee psychologists.
- Proven research skills and experience of both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment across the full range of service settings, including community, primary care and in-patient settings.
- Experience of working with both individuals and groups within the full range of clinical problem severity.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a health psychology setting.
- Experience of working in the management of patients with persistent pain or general medical conditions.
- At least 2 year's post-qualification work experience in a full-time post with appropriate supervision.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Formal training and accreditation to Doctoral level in Clinical Psychology, or its equivalent for those who trained prior to 1996
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Further training in specific theoretical models e.g. CBT and/or psychological specialties, e.g. Health Psychology, Neuropsychology
- Clinical supervision training
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching other healthcare professionals / trainee psychologists.
- Proven research skills and experience of both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment across the full range of service settings, including community, primary care and in-patient settings.
- Experience of working with both individuals and groups within the full range of clinical problem severity.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a health psychology setting.
- Experience of working in the management of patients with persistent pain or general medical conditions.
- At least 2 year's post-qualification work experience in a full-time post with appropriate supervision.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
