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Consultant Psychologist in Complex Pain
The closing date is 23 February 2026
MPFT are delighted to offer the opportunity to work as a Consultant Psychologist within The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Pain Management Service. This service is integral to patient recovery, functioning as a key element of perioperative care, non-surgical treatment pathways, and complex rehabilitation. The Consultant Psychologist will be a valued and integral member of the multidisciplinary team.
The service are seeking an enthusiastic clinician with experience in leadership, service innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration, who is committed to high-quality care.
In the role you will be well supported by MPFT's large network of Psychologists and psychological practitioners, and in particular you will join a growing group of Psychologists in the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Care Group working into physical health settings.
Informal discussions about the post are warmly welcomed.
Main duties of the job
* Leadership and delivery of specialist psychological input into the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) Complex Pain service.
* To carry a highly specialist clinical caseload of clients with complex and enduring chronic pain.
* Provision of professional advice and consultation regarding psychological practice in relation to the management of complex pain.
* To provide clinical supervision and support to Pain Management multidisciplinary health professionals.
* Development and delivery of research, audit and service evaluation programmes within the field of complex pain management.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for a detailed outline of the role and main responsibilities, along with detailed Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HCPC Registered Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with significant post-qualification experience in a setting relevant to Physical Health Psychology
* Post-doctoral training or supervised experience in a specialised area of psychological practice relevant to Physical Health Psychology
* Formal post-doctoral training in one or more highly specialist areas of psychological practice
Experience
* Substantial experience of working as a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
* Experience in the application of more than one treatment model in clinical health/physical health Psychology.
* Post-qualification experience in relevant management and/or healthcare leadership
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.
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