Psychological Therapist / Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
Job Summary
We are looking for enthusiastic psychological therapists / psychologists to work in our Pain Management team as part of an integrated multi‑disciplinary service. The main base for the role will be Broomfield Hospital, but we also have a Pain Service presence at all sites within MSE (Broomfield, Southend, Basildon & Orsett) and the role may involve working at one or more of these hospitals.
The team works with complex mental health patients with complex Pain Management issues. You will be expected to provide specialist psychological assessment and effective evidence‑based interventions. We are looking for candidates with specialist skills in at least one of the following psychotherapies: CBT and/or ACT. Experience delivering group and one‑to‑one sessions is required. Commitment to team working, service user and carer involvement, and experience working with diversity in a multicultural setting is vital. The service offers the opportunity to develop skills in psychosocial interventions for complex difficulties in an MDT setting, and you will be part of a supportive group of colleagues with good supervision and development opportunities.
Main Duties
* Serve as a psychological lead in Pain Service multi‑disciplinary team discussions and decision‑making.
* Provide psychological screening, psycho‑educational information, assessment and treatment to patients and their families within MSE Pain Services, using evidence‑based psychological theories and models.
* Consult with non‑psychological colleagues and carers on patients’ psychological care.
* Offer reflective spaces to relevant staff as required.
* Assist with the delivery of psycho‑educational training to members of the Pain Service multi‑disciplinary team.
* Work sensitively with staff and patients from wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.
Qualifications
* Professional level training in Counselling, Clinical or Health Psychology or Psychological Therapy.
* Registered with a PSA recognised accrediting body, such as HCPC, UKCP, BACP, BABCP and work within the appropriate professional code of conduct.
* Additional training in a specific model such as ACT (Desirable).
* Training and experience in staff training or group work (Desirable).
Experience
* Appropriate demonstrable clinical experience in inpatient or community Mental Health services.
* Skills in the use of psychological assessment, intervention and management, often requiring sustained and intense concentration.
* Previous experience in an Acute hospital setting and/or with patients with pain conditions (Desirable).
Employment Details
* Band: 7
* Salary: £47,810 a year (pro rata for part time)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time or Job share
* Location: MSE (Broomfield / Southend / Basildon / Orsett), CM1 7ET
* Reference number: 390‑T&A‑BR‑6192
Recruitment Process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an Assessment Day as part of the interview process.
Legal & Registration Requirements
* Disclosure and Barring Service Check required. The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
* Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
* Certificate of Sponsorship available for skilled worker sponsorship where required.
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust – https://www.mse.nhs.uk
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