Job summary
Were seeking a passionate Psychologist to join our new, multidisciplinary Chronic Pain service. Youll play a key role, providing specialist psychological input into the assessment and treatment of people with chronic pain.
This role involves direct clinical care, multidisciplinary teamworking, service development, and quality improvement activities, helping to shape the service and champion psychologically informed care across our service.
You will be part of a supportive clinical culture and will receive regular supervision from our Lead Psychologist. You will also have access to peer learning and close collaboration with the founders and leading Consultants in Pain Medicine
We are open to discussing the working arrangement and compensation based on your experience and circumstances.
Main duties of the job
The duties and responsibilities outlined here are indicative of the range and types of duties that will be allocated. They are subject to modification in the light of changing service demands and the development requirements of the post holder.
The post-holder will have the following duties:
Formulate and implement evidence-based interventions (ACT, CBT, third-wave approaches) for individuals and groups
Share psychological insights and guidance with MDT colleagues, contributing to holistic care planning and risk management
Deliver specialist psychological assessments, drawing on interviews, psychometric tools, and patient-reported outcomes
Support service quality through involvement in audit, governance, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with primary, community, and tertiary care teams to ensure integrated patient care
Stay up to date with research and best practice in the psychological management of chronic pain
Contribute to the development of our psychologically informed clinical pathways, pain management programme, patient education content, and webinars
About us
Millions of people in the UK live with chronic pain, a burden that affects every part of their lives. Yet the journey to access the care they need can take years. Pastel Health is here to change that; we offer compassionate, multidisciplinary care that helps patients get their lives back on track.
Our mission is to transform the lives of people living with chronic pain whilst making clinical work more fulfilling. This commitment is at the heart of everything we do. We have successfully launched our first service and are preparing to open our second shortly.
We are a start-up, building as we go. This can mean embracing ambiguity, working at pace, and adapting quickly. The journey ahead will be exciting, rewarding, and rich with opportunities to make an impact and advance professionally.
Who we are seeking
If the following sounds like you, we know you'll be a great fit here:
You care deeply about patients, recognising that how you deliver care is as important as what you deliver.
You love working in a team, learning from and teaching those around you.
You think differently, understanding that we need fresh approaches to solve access challenges and improve outcomes.
You make a difference and want to work in a place where others do too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities outlined here are indicative of the range and types of duties that will be allocated. They are subject to modification in the light of changing service demands and the development requirements of the post holder.
The post-holder will have the following duties:
Formulate and implement evidence-based interventions (ACT, CBT, third-wave approaches) for individuals and groups
Share psychological insights and guidance with MDT colleagues, contributing to holistic care planning and risk management
Deliver specialist psychological assessments, drawing on interviews, psychometric tools, and patient-reported outcomes
Support service quality through involvement in audit, governance, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with primary, community, and tertiary care teams to ensure integrated patient care
Stay up to date with research and best practice in the psychological management of chronic pain
Contribute to the development of our psychologically informed clinical pathways, pain management programme, patient education content, and webinars
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities outlined here are indicative of the range and types of duties that will be allocated. They are subject to modification in the light of changing service demands and the development requirements of the post holder.
The post-holder will have the following duties:
Formulate and implement evidence-based interventions (ACT, CBT, third-wave approaches) for individuals and groups
Share psychological insights and guidance with MDT colleagues, contributing to holistic care planning and risk management
Deliver specialist psychological assessments, drawing on interviews, psychometric tools, and patient-reported outcomes
Support service quality through involvement in audit, governance, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with primary, community, and tertiary care teams to ensure integrated patient care
Stay up to date with research and best practice in the psychological management of chronic pain
Contribute to the development of our psychologically informed clinical pathways, pain management programme, patient education content, and webinars
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Experience working within long-term conditions or complex physical health settings
- - Demonstrated competence in assessment and therapy delivery (including group work) in line with ACT, CBT, or other third-wave models
- - Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- - Skilled in communicating complex, sensitive information to patients and colleagues
- - Commitment to inclusive, person-centred care
Desirable
- - Experience working at a specialist level within pain
- - Familiarity with digital service delivery or virtual group facilitation
- - Experience in service development, pathway design, or patient education
Qualifications
Essential
- - Doctorate in Clinical, Counselling, or Health Psychology (BPS-accredited) or equivalent qualification
- - HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
- - Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Experience working within long-term conditions or complex physical health settings
- - Demonstrated competence in assessment and therapy delivery (including group work) in line with ACT, CBT, or other third-wave models
- - Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- - Skilled in communicating complex, sensitive information to patients and colleagues
- - Commitment to inclusive, person-centred care
Desirable
- - Experience working at a specialist level within pain
- - Familiarity with digital service delivery or virtual group facilitation
- - Experience in service development, pathway design, or patient education
Qualifications
Essential
- - Doctorate in Clinical, Counselling, or Health Psychology (BPS-accredited) or equivalent qualification
- - HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
- - Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
