Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Pain Management Service
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Epping, CM16 6TNView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist (or Counselling Psychologist with suitable experience) to join the West Esse...
The successful post holder will be integral in delivering improved care and treatment outcomes for adults with persistent pain, through providing training, supervision and consultation in psychological skills and risk management, as well as holding a clinical 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 also provide specialist assessment clinics in community settings, to support other team members in developing individual psychological formulations, and contribute to the fortnightly multi-disciplinary meetings (MDTs). You will also develop group-based psychological interventions utilising evidence-based approaches incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). We will encourage and support you to maintain and build strong links with the local Talking Therapies services, Integrated Mental Health Practitioners (IMHTs) within the local Primary Care Networks (PCNs), secondary care mental health services and with the psychiatric liaison services.
The post is embedded within the WECPMS and EPUT Clinical Health Psychology (CHP) team. The CHP team includes Psychologists in multiple health settings, creating a specialist peer support network.
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us, calculated pro rata.
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Formal training to Doctoral level in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, or its equivalent for those who trained prior to1996
- Evidence of engagement in continuing professional development (CPD) and/or willingness to participate in CPD relevant to the requirements of the post.
- HCPC Registration as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
- Doctoral level (or equivalent) knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology.
Desirable
- Further training in models of psychological theory or interventions relevant to the role e.g. Health Psychology, ACT, CFT, EMDR
- Further training in the provision of effective supervision, including model-specific supervision
Knowledge
Essential: - Knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.; - Knowledge of confidentiality policies and procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies relevant to the needs of individuals living with chronic pain and/or psychological difficulties linked with physical health conditions
- Knowledge and experience of the working structure of NHS organisations
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
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First seen
19 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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