Principal Psychologist

Job summary

As the saying goes, no two days will be the same, but overall, you'll be doing but not limited to: Work within the interdisciplinary team to provide and supervise specialist psychological assessment and treatment (group and individual) for adults referred with chronic pain. Assessments and treatments should be consistent with evidence-based psychological approaches, including CBT, third wave and other psychological approaches. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is the predominant therapeutic approach within the service.Conduct pre-and post-treatment assessments and formulate and implement plans for the treatment of people with chronic pain, based upon the interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources, an appropriate conceptual framework of the client's problems and in consultation with psychology and non-psychology colleagues, where appropriate. This requires an appreciation of complex medical and pharmaceutical issues and their relation to potential psychological sequelae and clinical management issues.Engage patients who often present with complex psychological needs, issues of not being believed, anger or mistrust. The post holder will require excellent communication and relationship skills to provide and receive complex, sensitive and potentially contentious information; and respond to significant barriers to acceptance; hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive situations. To develop specialised programmes of care / care packages. To assess

Main duties of the job

Are you a seasoned psychologist with a passion for leadership and innovation? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Principal Psychologist to join our dynamic team. You will use your knowledge, experience and brilliant skills to provide advice and consultation on psychological aspects of pain management to other health professionals and to advance students and colleagues knowledge and practice of psychological theories and principles. You will proactively develop and promote a positive and dynamic image and culture and will be key in fostering productive relationships with key stakeholders such as NHS Talking Therapies service providers, patients and the public. You will be a HCPC registered Clinical or Health Psychologist and will have experience of working within a physical health setting delivering individual and group interventions. You will preferably have good knowledge of the current evidence base in relation to psychological approaches to pain management. We are particularly keen to recruit an enthusiastic and high calibre candidate with interest in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

About us

Connect Health has provided community services in partnership with the NHS since 1993. We have forged strong links with acute, primary care and voluntary sectors, maximising estates, innovating the use of systems and technology, personalising patient tools whilst mastering data collection and use to improve quality. We get excited by what we do and focus our efforts on our six strands of excellence: Value, Partnership, Infrastructure, Innovation, Outcomes and Quality.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working within a dynamic group of clinicians and supporting service colleagues you will learn from and with them and be proud when you inspire and develop others from your expertise too. Here are the added extras to our commitment to being a great place to work. Your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) will be a priority as we invest in your development and reward you for giving your best. The below are the added extras to our commitment to being a great place to work. Up to 30 days' holiday (plus public holidays) and an extra day for your BirthdayA minimum of 5% of working time devoted to your personal development with an in-house Learning and Development Academy offering a wide range of career pathway development opportunities. Save pennies through accessing excellent discounts via our 'Boost' Benefits, access to health service discounts and a Blue Light CardAccess our employee assistance program, including virtual GP appointments, Mental Health First Aid and Wellbeing SupportSustainable Electric Car Scheme and Cycle to WorkBe reimbursed for professional membership fees that are a requirement of your roleGroup life cover

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

British Psychological Society Accredited post-graduate doctoral degree in an applied field of psyc

Experience

Desirable

Experience working in an interdisciplinary chronic pain service

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