• Job Description

  Req#: C9427-24-0903?language=en&page=796&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The Bath National Pain Centre is one of the largest in the UK, providing both local and national pain rehabilitation services. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a principal clinical psychologist to join the Secondary Care part of the pain service to replace the retiring current post-holder. This service receives referrals from GP's in primary care and consultant colleagues in secondary care.

  The post-holder will join a dynamic and forward thinking team consisting of consultants, nurses, a specialist physiotherapist and a supportive admin team. There are established links within the umbrella of the co-existing national service for supervision and training. The role will involve leading the therapy and non-medical assessments, including assessment, individual therapy and group programmes. The post-holder will join the senior management team and provide leadership, line management and service development. There are exciting developments in the literature describing new ways to help people with chronic pain. We are looking for someone with passion and enthusiasm to continue to build on the innovative work that is already happening within the Service.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will lead the established and successful Pain Management Programme and will be part of the senior leadership team of the Chronic Pain Speciality. This will involve the governance and operations of the Speciality, contributing to ongoing improvements in the services through the Bath Improving Together programme. The Chronic Pain Speciality has highly specialist and experienced clinicians, so this post will provide opportunity to develop outstanding clinical assessment and therapy skills and expertise in Chronic Pain.

  Within the Chronic Pain Speciality there are regular Psychology meetings. Supervision and CPD is highly valued and supported. The Chronic Pain Speciality provides study days and clinical placements to Clinical Psychology Trainees (University of Bath), Physio and OT students (UWE) and supports training for Advanced Pain Trainees (anaesthetists) and GP Trainees.

  In summary this is a busy, well supported clinical post with opportunity for service and personal development. It would suit an ambitious Clinical Psychologist with aspirations to senior NHS / Consultant roles.

  To learn more about this role and for an informal discussion please contact Cindy Gardiner, Principal Clinical Psychologist by email at cindy.gardiner1@nhs.net

  About us

  At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

  We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

  We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

  A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

  We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

  We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

  Date posted

  28 November 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8b

  Salary

  £62,215 to £72,293 a year PA PR

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  427-6516890-B

  Job locations

  Royal United Hospitals Foundation Trust Bath

  Combe Park

  Bath

  BA1 3NG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Clinical Psychologist HCPC registered
  • Evidence of high-level psychological therapy skills eg BAPCP registration, CPD record.

  Desirable

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training

  Knowledge and experience

  Essential

  • High level skill in psychological therapies, particularly 3rd wave contextual behavioural models.
  • Ability to work in an evidence-based model collecting and using data to ensure excellent treatment outcome.
  • High level experience in leading multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to develop services

  Desirable

  • Experience in HR management skills including recruitment, appraisal performance management, attendance.
  • Evidence of using formal Clinical Supervision effectively
  • Ability to administer research and clinical outcome measures

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Clinical Psychologist HCPC registered
  • Evidence of high-level psychological therapy skills eg BAPCP registration, CPD record.

  Desirable

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training

  Knowledge and experience

  Essential

  • High level skill in psychological therapies, particularly 3rd wave contextual behavioural models.
  • Ability to work in an evidence-based model collecting and using data to ensure excellent treatment outcome.
  • High level experience in leading multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to develop services

  Desirable

  • Experience in HR management skills including recruitment, appraisal performance management, attendance.
  • Evidence of using formal Clinical Supervision effectively
  • Ability to administer research and clinical outcome measures

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal United Hospitals Foundation Trust Bath

  Combe Park

  Bath

  BA1 3NG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal United Hospitals Foundation Trust Bath

  Combe Park

  Bath

  BA1 3NG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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