Job summary
This is an ideal post for a senior Clinical /Counselling Psychologist looking to develop and expand their leadership skills. For this reason we are offering this post as an 8B preceptorship post in order to fully support someone to take that next step to 8B. We would also welcome applicants with the relevant experience to step straight into the 8B role.
The successful candidate will have a passion for supporting individuals to live well with persistent musculo-skeletal (MSK) pain. They will be welcomed as a valued and active member of this small, friendly, multidisciplinary team. The West Essex Community Pain Management Service (WECPMS) includes a Consultant Anaesthetist, specialist physiotherapists, clinical nurse specialists, and community pharmacists.
Access to specialist psychological input is an essential element of managing persistent pain. The successful applicant will lead on both the direct and indirect psychological care offered by the team. The role is varied and will suit someone who wishes to maintain their clinical skills, alongside offering consultation and supervision. In addition, research and service evaluation are an essential part of the role.
The post is embedded within the WECPMS and EPUT Clinical Health Psychology (CHP) team. The CHP team includes Psychologists in multiple health settings, including Pain, creating a specialist peer support network. You will receive supervision from the Lead for Clinical Health Psychology Services in West Essex.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for overseeing and delivering high quality and compassionate care and leadership. You will be integral in delivering improved treatment outcomes for adults with persistent pain, through providing training, supervision and 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 work collaboratively with your multidisciplinary colleagues. This will include providing specialist assessment clinics in community settings, and contributing to the fortnightly multi-disciplinary meetings (MDTs). You will also develop group-based interventions utilising evidence-based approaches incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT).
You will ensure that you maintain the highest possible standards of care through participation in relevant CPD and training.
To fulfil this role, you will be an enthusiastic, creative and highly motivated Psychologist. The balance of direct and indirect clinical work, research, and supervision makes this an exciting and diverse role within a dynamic and dedicated team. The successful candidate will actively contribute to making a difference to the lives of those requiring this specialist care.
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.
In summary, the post holder will be responsible for:
- Providing highly specialist psychological assessment and psychological interventions.
- Providing advice, consultation and supervision on clients psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues at all levels, and to other, non-professional carers.
- Utilising research skills for audit, policy and service development, and primary research.
- Supervising other psychological health professionals within the service.
- Liaising with stakeholders to ensure timely and appropriate care pathways are established and maintained.
We hold the development of people within our department as crucial to delivering key targets for the service and the Trust. We are committed to our staffs ongoing learning and development. The Service also enjoys good links with the University of Hertfordshire and University of Essex training schemes. Clinical research, teaching and specialised interests are actively encouraged.
If you are committed to supporting individuals through their pain management journey wed love to hear from you. As a part of our commitment to ensuring that the workforce is reflective of those who we train, and those who use our services, we would particularly encourage applications from those who identify as being part of a minoritised group.
If you are looking for your next professional challenge, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of an evolving team and partnership working. For further information please contact us:
- Maggie Keeling, Clinical Manager of the Community Pain management Service: maggie.keeling1@nhs.net (Mob: 0777 493 163)
- Dr Helen Sinclair, Lead for Clinical Health Psychology West Essex: helensinclair@nhs.net (Mob: 07581 060282
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed insight into the main responsibilities for this role.
In summary, the post holder will be responsible for:
- Providing highly specialist psychological assessment and psychological interventions.
- Providing advice, consultation and supervision on clients psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues at all levels, and to other, non-professional carers.
- Utilising research skills for audit, policy and service development, and primary research.
- Supervising other psychological health professionals within the service.
- Liaising with stakeholders to ensure timely and appropriate care pathways are established and maintained.
We hold the development of people within our department as crucial to delivering key targets for the service and the Trust. We are committed to our staffs ongoing learning and development. The Service also enjoys good links with the University of Hertfordshire and University of Essex training schemes. Clinical research, teaching and specialised interests are actively encouraged.
If you are committed to supporting individuals through their pain management journey wed love to hear from you. As a part of our commitment to ensuring that the workforce is reflective of those who we train, and those who use our services, we would particularly encourage applications from those who identify as being part of a minoritised group.
If you are looking for your next professional challenge, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of an evolving team and partnership working. For further information please contact us:
- Maggie Keeling, Clinical Manager of the Community Pain management Service: maggie.keeling1@nhs.net (Mob: 0777 493 163)
- Dr Helen Sinclair, Lead for Clinical Health Psychology West Essex: helensinclair@nhs.net (Mob: 07581 060282
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Formal training and accreditation to Doctoral level in Clinical Psychology, or its equivalent for those who trained prior to1996. Doctoral level Counselling Psychology, or equivalent psychotherapy training will be acceptable if the post holder has proven interest, skills and experience in working within physical health.
- Willingness to participate in a CPD programme relevant to the requirements of the post.
- HCPC Registered.
- Doctoral level (or equivalent of) knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practised within the clinical fields of psychology.
Desirable
- Further training in specific theoretical models and/or specialities e.g. ACT, Health Psychology
- Clinical supervision training
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in 'difficult to treat' groups.
- High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to a broad range of health conditions, particularly pain, together with mental health
- Knowledge of confidentiality policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the working/structure of NHS organisations.
- Proven research skills and experience of both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Knowledge of psychological and medical difficulties and methods of intervention.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Formal training and accreditation to Doctoral level in Clinical Psychology, or its equivalent for those who trained prior to1996. Doctoral level Counselling Psychology, or equivalent psychotherapy training will be acceptable if the post holder has proven interest, skills and experience in working within physical health.
- Willingness to participate in a CPD programme relevant to the requirements of the post.
- HCPC Registered.
- Doctoral level (or equivalent of) knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practised within the clinical fields of psychology.
Desirable
- Further training in specific theoretical models and/or specialities e.g. ACT, Health Psychology
- Clinical supervision training
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in 'difficult to treat' groups.
- High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to a broad range of health conditions, particularly pain, together with mental health
- Knowledge of confidentiality policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the working/structure of NHS organisations.
- Proven research skills and experience of both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Knowledge of psychological and medical difficulties and methods of intervention.
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
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).
