We are looking for an enthusiastic Practitioner Psychologist to join our friendly multidisciplinary team within Somerset Community Pain Management Service (SCPMS). This role is offered as a Band 7/8a preceptorship and provides an exciting opportunity for trainee psychologists approaching HCPC registration as Practitioner Psychologists and newly qualified psychologists seeking progression from Band 7 to 8a.
The successful applicant will be supported in developing and demonstrating specific clinical competencies and attending further training. This process is expected to take 12-24 months, leading to re-banding.
Who are you?
* Are you a qualified Clinical/Counselling/Health Psychologist with active HCPC registration?
* Interested in an innovative service that encourages research & development?
* Eager to participate in auditing and evaluating our pain and psychology service?
* Enjoy working within a small, supportive team?
* Looking for further professional development opportunities?
* No experience in Pain Management? No problem!
This position suits newly qualified practitioner psychologists or those wishing to develop skills in this specialized area. A comprehensive induction, self-directed learning, and monthly supervision from a Clinical Psychologist will be provided.
Main duties of the job
This role involves hybrid working, providing virtual support from home and face-to-face support across Somerset. Candidates should own a car and be willing to travel within the region.
The role includes providing specialist psychological assessments and interventions for adults with complex presentations, collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues, and co-facilitating group programs.
Additional responsibilities include consultation, training, education, supervision of an Assistant Psychologist (dependent on experience), and engagement in service projects, audits, and research initiatives.
About us
The Somerset Community Pain Management Service, based at Dene Barton Community Hospital in Taunton, aims to empower people with persistent pain to live full lives. More information is available at our website.
We offer flexible working, NHS pension, generous annual leave, and career development support. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Job responsibilities
The post involves managing an autonomous caseload, co-facilitating group programs, providing supervision, and contributing to service development and research. It is part of a preceptorship program supporting recent graduates to progress from Band 7 to 8a, typically over 18-24 months, contingent on demonstrating required competencies.
This description is a general overview; duties may evolve with service needs. All staff are expected to adhere to Trust policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HCPC registration
* Qualified Practitioner Psychologist (DClinPsy or equivalent), eligible for BPS Chartered status
Experience
* Experience with patients with complex physical and emotional needs
* Experience in psychological assessment and treatment of persistent pain
* Supervisory and training experience
Additional Criteria
* Excellent communication skills
* UK driving license and willingness to travel
* Proficiency in English
* Knowledge of health psychology and biopsychosocial approaches
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check due to the nature of the work.
The salary range is £47,810 to £54,710 per year. This is a preceptorship role from Band 7 to 8a.
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