(**) Senior Clinical Counselling Psychologist/Psychological Therapist
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Chelmsford, CM1 7ETView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£57,528
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
We're looking for enthusiastic Senior Psychological Therapists or Psychologists to join our Pain Management team as part of an integrated multidiscipl...
- Psychological assessment and delivery of 1:1 short term therapy for Pain Service patients whose needs are suitable for short term psychological interventions.
- To facilitate onward referral to appropriate services where the patients' psychological needs cannot be met within the Pain Service.
- Psychological assessment for suitability for Pain Management Programme (PMP).
- Involvement as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of PMPs for suitable patients.
- Provision of consultation, psychological education and advice to colleagues within the multidisciplinary team.
- Monitoring and collating clinical outcome data and reporting these data to the wider team and senior management of the service.
- Initiating and managing audit and research projects relevant to practice within the Pain Service including dissemination of outcomes.
- To provide clinical and line management supervision to Band 7 Psychological Therapies staff within the Pain Services across all hospital sites.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional doctorate or equivalent qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or equivalent qualification in Psychological Therapy (at minimum, Masters degree level). Formal training and experience in clinical supervision of accredited staff and trainee psychologists/ psychological therapists
- Registered with a PSA recognised accrediting body, such as HCPC, UKCP, BACP, BABCP and works within the appropriate professional code of conduct.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable: - Additional training in a specific model such as ACT. Training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training, or group work.
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate demonstrable clinical experience in an Acute hospital or community setting and also in inpatient or community Mental Health Services. Experience of working with patients presenting with complex needs. Have a demonstrable interest in working at a senior clinical level in Pain Services
- Skills in the use of psychological assessment, intervention, and management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of psychological therapies commonly used with this patient group
- Evidence of continuing professional development as required by accrediting body.
Desirable: - Previous experience of working in Pain Services Involvement in group work, in particular with Pain Management; - Experience of supporting staff groups.
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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