Assistant Psychologist - Chronic Pain
The closing date is 03 August 2025
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary Chronic Pain Service on the Isle of Wight.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with proven experience of working clinically and directly with service users in health or mental health settings. The role involves supporting the delivery of psychologically informed care to adults living with persistent pain, many of whom also experience complex emotional, social, or trauma-related difficulties.
Working under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, you will:
- Support delivery of group-based pain management programmes and psychological education.
- Assist in the assessment and formulation of service users' needs using psychological models.
- Deliver low-intensity, evidence-based interventions (e.g. ACT, CBT-informed approaches).
- Collect clinical outcome data and support service evaluation, audits, and quality improvement.
- Contribute to a trauma-informed, compassion-focused, and recovery-oriented team culture.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a friendly, supportive, and integrated team of Clinical and Health Psychologists, Physiotherapists, a specialist Nurse, and pain Consultants. Regular supervision and development opportunities will be provided, including experience with complex comorbidities across physical and mental health.
This post would be ideal for someone preparing for further clinical training and keen to consolidate their applied skills in a meaningful, multidisciplinary setting.
The role will be based at multiple community sites on the Isle of Wight.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
21 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
348-IOW-8420
Job locations
St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)
Parkhurst Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)
Parkhurst Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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