Opportunity to work within a supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team that values compassion and teamwork.
Scope for professional development through involvement in the shaping and development of chronic pain services.
Access to regular supervision from experienced professionals, fostering growth and learning in the field.
Engagement in meaningful research, audit, and training, contributing to both personal and team development.
Chance to provide impactful psychological therapies to patients with complex pain, making a real difference in their lives.
Access to extensive networking opportunities with other clinical psychologists and special interest groups in the region.
Situated in a beautiful area with stunning coastlines and countryside, offering a high quality of life outside of work.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Psychologist specializing in Chronic Pain to join their multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality patient care. The role involves delivering individual and group psychological therapies to patients with complex pain, contributing to pain management programs, and participating in multidisciplinary assessments. The Trust is looking to expand its psychological resources in response to a restructuring of the chronic pain service, making this position ideal for newly or recently qualified clinicians looking to grow their expertise in this field.
The successful candidate will work closely with a supportive team, engage in research and development, and participate in training initiatives while receiving regular supervision from the Principal Clinical Psychologist. The Trust prides itself on its caring staff and is located in a picturesque area of Wirral, offering excellent transport links and a vibrant community to serve a population of around 400,000.
The successful candidate will work closely with a supportive team, engage in research and development, and participate in training initiatives while receiving regular supervision from the Principal Clinical Psychologist. The Trust prides itself on its caring staff and is located in a picturesque area of Wirral, offering excellent transport links and a vibrant community to serve a population of around 400,000.
We are recruiting for a Clinical Psychologist in Chronic Pain who wishes to join our friendly and psychologically-minded MDT. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care, and work with us to ensure the Trust values of Caring, Respect, Teamwork and Improvement are met.
The successful candidate will be confident in providing individual and group based psychological therapies to individuals with complex pain. There will also be opportunity to facilitate sessions on the pain management programmes, as well as help shape the future development of this.
The chronic pain service includes physio, OT, assistant psychologist, therapies assistant and a consultant medic. The team has in recent years undertaken a restructuring exercise and is now aiming to increase the psychology resource offered to those with persistent pain and so are looking to increase our staffing in line with this.
This would be an ideal job for those newly or recently qualified, or for anyone who has been working post-qualification and wishes to develop their skills in working within chronic pain. You will be well supported by the team and the lead psychologist who all hold the values of compassion, kindness, ambition and respect and who all hold the patients’ and each other’s wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.
You will form part of the multidisciplinary team and will provide advice and consultation on psychological aspects of pain management to both patients and other clinicians. This will include participating in both multidisciplinary assessments and individual psychological assessments and evidence-based psychological interventions. The post holder will be clinically responsible for an individual caseload as well as contributing to the development and delivery of group-based pain management interventions.
There will be monthly supervision from the Principal Clinical Psychologist as well as wider network support from the North West Pain Psychologists’ Special Interest Group and from other clinical psychologists working in adult mental health across Wirral. You will be expected and supported to engage with these networks to develop your skills and experience within the role.
The post involves taking an active part in audit, research and development of the service as well as contributing to any training needs around this both within the team and wider within the trust and local community.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Jo Jury Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist Email address:
The successful candidate will be confident in providing individual and group based psychological therapies to individuals with complex pain. There will also be opportunity to facilitate sessions on the pain management programmes, as well as help shape the future development of this.
The chronic pain service includes physio, OT, assistant psychologist, therapies assistant and a consultant medic. The team has in recent years undertaken a restructuring exercise and is now aiming to increase the psychology resource offered to those with persistent pain and so are looking to increase our staffing in line with this.
This would be an ideal job for those newly or recently qualified, or for anyone who has been working post-qualification and wishes to develop their skills in working within chronic pain. You will be well supported by the team and the lead psychologist who all hold the values of compassion, kindness, ambition and respect and who all hold the patients’ and each other’s wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.
You will form part of the multidisciplinary team and will provide advice and consultation on psychological aspects of pain management to both patients and other clinicians. This will include participating in both multidisciplinary assessments and individual psychological assessments and evidence-based psychological interventions. The post holder will be clinically responsible for an individual caseload as well as contributing to the development and delivery of group-based pain management interventions.
There will be monthly supervision from the Principal Clinical Psychologist as well as wider network support from the North West Pain Psychologists’ Special Interest Group and from other clinical psychologists working in adult mental health across Wirral. You will be expected and supported to engage with these networks to develop your skills and experience within the role.
The post involves taking an active part in audit, research and development of the service as well as contributing to any training needs around this both within the team and wider within the trust and local community.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Jo Jury Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist Email address:
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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).
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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.
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- Supervision Experience: Engaging in regular supervision during training and practice to reflect on work and improve skills.
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- 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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