Locum Band 8B Clinical Psychologist - Community Pain Service

Location: Preston, Lancashire
Contract Type: Locum - Variable hours, Monday - Friday up-to full time considered
Hourly Rate: £45+ per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 3 - 6 months (with potential for extension)

We are seeking an experienced Band 8B Clinical Psychologist to work in a highly specialist psychological service on a locum basis, to support and enhance the psychological care of patients with persistent pain as well as supporting and enhancing the work of the Moving Well Pain and ME/CFS multi-disciplinary team.

To jointly plan, deliver and evaluate specialised Pain Management Programmes in a group-based approach in conjunction with other multidisciplinary team members, providing expertise and advice to facilitate effective and appropriate provision of psychological care by all team members

Key Responsibilities
Provide specialist psychological assessments and formulations for individuals with chronic or persistent pain
Deliver individual and group-based interventions using models such as CBT, ACT, and mindfulness
Contribute to MDT planning and support pain self-management pathways
Provide consultation, supervision, and training to other team members where appropriate
Participate in service development, clinical audits, and outcome monitoring
Maintain high-quality clinical records and ensure compliance with professional and service standards

Requirements
HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist
Doctoral-level qualification in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent)
Extensive post-qualification experience, ideally in a physical health or pain management setting
Competence in evidence-based models for chronic pain (e.g. ACT, CBT, CFT)
Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team and delivering group interventions
Excellent communication and formulation skills
Enhanced DBS clearance (mandatory)

Desirable
Experience working with trauma, medically unexplained symptoms (MUS), or long-term conditions
Training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) or Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Skills in service development, clinical supervision, or leadership