Principal Psychologist
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Job summary
We're looking for people that share our vision and values to join us on our journey first and foremost, but the ideal applicant might have the following. -British Psychological Society Accredited post-graduate doctoral degree in an applied field of psychology (clinical or health) including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. -Registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist. -Professional knowledge acquired through a British Psychological Society recognized postgraduate doctoral degree, supplemented by short specialist courses and clinical supervision. -Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment within a physical health setting, providing individual and group interventions -Experience working in an interdisciplinary chronic pain service -Experience of delivering high quality Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Main duties of the job
As the saying goes, no two days will be the same, but overall, you'll be doing but not limited to: -Work within the interdisciplinary team to provide and supervise specialist psychological assessment and treatment (group and individual) for adults referred with chronic pain. Assessments and treatments should be consistent with evidence-based psychological approaches, including CBT, third wave and other psychological approaches. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is the predominant therapeutic approach within the service. -Conduct pre-and post-treatment assessments and formulate and implement plans for the treatment of people with chronic pain, based upon the interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources, an appropriate conceptual framework of the client's problems and in consultation with psychology and non-psychology colleagues, where appropriate. This requires an appreciation of complex medical and pharmaceutical issues and their relation to potential psychological sequelae and clinical management issues. -Engage patients who often present with complex psychological needs, issues of not being believed, anger or mistrust. The post holder will require excellent communication and relationship skills to provide and receive complex, sensitive and potentially contentious information; and respond to significant barriers to acceptance; hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive situations. To develop specialised programmes of care / care packages. To
About us
Connect Health is the largest and most experienced independent community healthcare provider in the UK encompassing mental health, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, tier-2 MSK (musculoskeletal), chronic pain, long Covid, First Contact Practitioners (FCP) and rheumatology services, serving over 375k NHS patients pa across 29 NHS ICBs (Integrated Care Boards).
Details
Date posted
09 September 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£41,086 to £55,938 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
SWEX58
Job locations
Crescent Drive
Brentwood
Essex
CM15 8DR
Employer details
Employer name
Connect Health Group Limited
Address
Crescent Drive
Brentwood
Essex
CM15 8DR
Employer's website
https://www.connecthealth.co.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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