NHS

Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Hartwell, AylesburyView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Full time

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

You will work as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist in a team helping people with chronic pain, fatigue and Long COVID. The role is for new or early‑career psychologists and includes training to build core skills.

What you'll need

  • A Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) and HCPC registration.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.
  • Interest in chronic pain, fatigue or Long COVID.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Willingness to develop core competencies in a supervised role.

How to boost your chances

  • Apply early and include a clear cover letter showing your interest in Long COVID work.
  • Highlight any placement or research experience with pain or fatigue patients.
  • Make sure your CV lists your registration number and qualification details.
  • Prepare examples of teamwork and communication for the interview.
  • Ask about the development programme and mentorship during the interview.

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Job description

Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our dedicated and well-established interdisciplinary chronic pain and fatigue management service with a focus on supporting people with Long COVID. We welcome applications from newly qualified, or less experienced clinical psychologists who can initially be appointed to a Band 7 Development Post. The post holder will be supported to develop their skills across predetermined core competencies. Once they have be…

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

Adzuna

First seen

24 October 2026

Last checked

24 October 2026

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About the employer

BHN
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

NHS organisation

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