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To provide a specialist Clinical Psychology service to the Pain Team to address the psychological needs of those referred with chronic pain conditions.
Clinical Psychologist in Pain ManagementClinical Health Psychology Department
South Warwickshire Foundation Trust
We are looking to recruit a Clinical Psychologist with a specialist interest in pain and commitment to Health Psychology to work within our pain team based at Warwick Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a friendly, well established and highly regarded multidisciplinary pain team including Consultant Anaesthetists and Physiotherapists. The Pain Team provides assessment within MDT clinics in Warwick and Stratford and supports targeted interventions for those requiring ongoing support. The post holder will oversee the provision of Chronic Pain Programmes with a specialist Physiotherapist which incorporates ACT and Mindfulness in line with evidence based psychological care. There will also be the opportunity for individual work with clients.
The post is hosted within the Department of Clinical Health Psychology which is based at Stratford Hospital and there is a wealth of skill and expertise within the various sub specialities. We are a supportive team with excellent links with local Clinical Psychology training courses, offering specialist placements to trainees and students. The post holder will be well supported and supervised by senior Clinical Psychologists with extensive experience in Health Psychology.
Provisional interview date for post: 10th October 2024
To provide a specialist Clinical Psychology service to the Pain Team to address the psychological needs of those referred with chronic pain conditions. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise individual responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service. To specialise in providing clinical psychology assessment and programmes of care and advice to patients, their families and carers and staff within pain management. To contribute to service evaluation, audit, research and policy development.
The post-holder will be employed within the Clinical Health Psychology Department of South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust and will be responsible to a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. The post holder will be required to provide input to MDT pain clinics, attend team meetings and provide both individual and group interventions (Chronic pain programme, Back in Action).
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are ‘Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care’. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn’t matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Julie Luscombe Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
X4417
Clinical Psychologist in Pain Management
Clinical Health Psychology Department
South Warwickshire Foundation Trust
We are looking to recruit a Clinical Psychologist with a specialist interest in pain and commitment to Health Psychology to work within our pain team based at Warwick Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a friendly, well established and highly regarded multidisciplinary pain team including Consultant Anaesthetists and Physiotherapists. The Pain Team provides assessment within MDT clinics in Warwick and Stratford and supports targeted interventions for those requiring ongoing support. The post holder will oversee the provision of Chronic Pain Programmes with a specialist Physiotherapist which incorporates ACT and Mindfulness in line with evidence based psychological care. There will also be the opportunity for individual work with clients.
The post is hosted within the Department of Clinical Health Psychology which is based at Stratford Hospital and there is a wealth of skill and expertise within the various sub specialities. We are a supportive team with excellent links with local Clinical Psychology training courses, offering specialist placements to trainees and students. The post holder will be well supported and supervised by senior Clinical Psychologists with extensive experience in Health Psychology.
Provisional interview date for post: 10th October 2024
To provide a specialist Clinical Psychology service to the Pain Team to address the psychological needs of those referred with chronic pain conditions. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise individual responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service. To specialise in providing clinical psychology assessment and programmes of care and advice to patients, their families and carers and staff within pain management. To contribute to service evaluation, audit, research and policy development.
The post-holder will be employed within the Clinical Health Psychology Department of South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust and will be responsible to a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. The post holder will be required to provide input to MDT pain clinics, attend team meetings and provide both individual and group interventions (Chronic pain programme, Back in Action).
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are ‘Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care’. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn’t matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Julie Luscombe Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
X4417
Clinical Health Psychology Department
South Warwickshire Foundation Trust
We are looking to recruit a Clinical Psychologist with a specialist interest in pain and commitment to Health Psychology to work within our pain team based at Warwick Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a friendly, well established and highly regarded multidisciplinary pain team including Consultant Anaesthetists and Physiotherapists. The Pain Team provides assessment within MDT clinics in Warwick and Stratford and supports targeted interventions for those requiring ongoing support. The post holder will oversee the provision of Chronic Pain Programmes with a specialist Physiotherapist which incorporates ACT and Mindfulness in line with evidence based psychological care. There will also be the opportunity for individual work with clients.
The post is hosted within the Department of Clinical Health Psychology which is based at Stratford Hospital and there is a wealth of skill and expertise within the various sub specialities. We are a supportive team with excellent links with local Clinical Psychology training courses, offering specialist placements to trainees and students. The post holder will be well supported and supervised by senior Clinical Psychologists with extensive experience in Health Psychology.
Provisional interview date for post: 10th October 2024
To provide a specialist Clinical Psychology service to the Pain Team to address the psychological needs of those referred with chronic pain conditions. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise individual responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service. To specialise in providing clinical psychology assessment and programmes of care and advice to patients, their families and carers and staff within pain management. To contribute to service evaluation, audit, research and policy development.
The post-holder will be employed within the Clinical Health Psychology Department of South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust and will be responsible to a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. The post holder will be required to provide input to MDT pain clinics, attend team meetings and provide both individual and group interventions (Chronic pain programme, Back in Action).
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are ‘Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care’. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn’t matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Julie Luscombe Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
X4417
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To work as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK, several key skills and qualifications are essential. Here’s an overview:
Educational Requirements
1. Undergraduate Degree: A degree in psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) is required. This usually includes a Bachelor’s degree with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the BPS.
2. Postgraduate Training: You must complete a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or an equivalent qualification that is also accredited by the BPS and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Key Skills
1. Clinical Assessment: Ability to conduct assessments using a range of psychological tests, interviews, and observational methods.
2. Therapeutic Skills: Proficiency in various therapeutic modalities (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, humanistic approaches) to effectively work with clients.
3. Research Skills: Capability to understand and conduct research, as clinical psychologists often engage in evidence-based practice and may be involved in research projects.
4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex psychological concepts clearly and build rapport with clients.
5. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Ability to understand and relate to clients’ feelings and experiences, providing compassionate and supportive care.
6. Problem-Solving Skills: Competence in identifying problems, formulating hypotheses, and developing treatment plans tailored to individual clients.
7. Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
8. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds, ensuring that treatment approaches are sensitive to cultural differences.
9. Professionalism and Ethical Practice: Adherence to ethical guidelines and professional standards as set by the HCPC and BPS.
10. Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with new research, therapies, and best practices in the field.
Additional Experiences
- Work Experience: Gaining relevant experience in clinical or healthcare settings prior to training, such as assistant psychologist roles, mental health support worker positions, or voluntary work in related fields.
- Supervision Experience: Engaging in regular supervision during training and practice to reflect on work and improve skills.
Registration
- HCPC Registration: After completing the necessary training and qualifications, you must register with the Health and Care Professions Council to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK.
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