Locum Band 8B Clinical Psychologist – Community Pain Service

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

Location: Penwortham, GB

Posted Date: 5/8/2025