Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Practitioner Psychologist – Pain Psychology Team

• Therapy with individuals who have very complex needs
• Co‑facilitation of groups
• Supervision of more junior psychologists
• Consultation to the wider multi‑disciplinary pain team
• Provide psychological leadership for the development and systematic provision of high quality specialist psychological care within the pain service
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the pain service
• Formulate, implement and supervise psychological interventions with patients, carers, families and groups, based upon appropriate conceptual frameworks and sound evidence
• Lead on the development and operationalisation of best practice in psychology throughout the pain service, continuing to develop the skills of a reflective scientist‑practitioner and leader, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal, and maintaining an active engagement with legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to psychological aspects of pain
• Provide teaching and training on psychological interventions and aspects of care for other staff within the pain service and ensure that systems are in place and working effectively for the clinical and professional supervision and support of all psychological intervention and care within the service
• Provide specialist psychological advice, guidance, consultation, supervision and training to other professionals working within the pain service