Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of regularly communicating information that is condition-related to complex individuals, groups, carers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Experience
Experience of systematic data collection and interpretation in research or clinical settings.
- Experience
Experience of working and liaising with clients who have mental health needs within the NHS.
- Experience
Experience of working within a team.
- Experience
Demonstrable experience of working within the administrative field and working with computerised data systems.
- Other Requirements
Able to travel within the area and further afield.
- Personal Qualities
Strong commitment to clinical research.
- Qualifications/Education
BA (Hons) degree in Psychology.
- Qualifications/Education
Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
- Skills/Ability/ Knowledge
An ability to engage with individuals, families and groups.
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of carrying out psychological assessments or research and reporting on the findings under supervision from a mentor or Clinical Psychologist.
- Experience
Experience of working under the Pain Management Services for adults.
- Experience
Experience of teaching/training others.
- Other Requirements
Motivated towards personal and professional development.
- Other Requirements
IT skills including database and data analysis packages (e.g. SPSS).
- Personal Qualities
Commitment to evidence based practice and clinical excellence.
- Personal Qualities
Commitment to the development of understanding of Chronic Pain Management, and the consequence of other long-term, complex conditions.
- Qualifications/Education
Additional short courses in Counselling or Psychological therapies
- Qualifications/Education
Additional academic qualifications relevant to Psychology.
Job overview
As a Highly-Specialist Applied Psychologist within the Pain Management Service, you will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and therapy for people living with chronic pain and complex needs. Working closely with the multidisciplinary MSK Persistent Pain Team, you will use your clinical expertise to support evidence-based, person-centred care and advise colleagues on psychological approaches to treatment. This is an autonomous and varied role offering opportunities to contribute to service development, research, teaching and supervision while helping improve outcomes for people experiencing persistent pain.
Main duties of the job
You will undertake specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for people experiencing chronic pain, using evidence-based approaches tailored to individual needs. You will manage a complex caseload, contribute to risk assessment and treatment planning, and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and wider services. The role includes providing specialist advice and consultation to colleagues, producing clear clinical reports, monitoring outcomes and supporting psychologically informed care. You will also contribute to teaching, supervision, audit, research and service development, requiring excellent communication, clinical reasoning, organisation and the ability to work autonomously within professional guidelines. Candidate recruitment pack
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Highly Specialist Health Psychologist with West London NHS Trust in Southall, England. It is listed as a Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £63665.00 to £70887.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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