Clinical Psychologist - Pain Management Service

Position Overview: We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Psychologist to join our Pain Management team in North East Essex. The successful candidate will not only be responsible for managing a complex clinical caseload but also for providing clinical leadership within the service. As the Clinical Lead, you will guide the direction of patient care, oversee service delivery, and ensure the highest standards of practice, all while leading a committed multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional patient-centred care.,

• Clinical Leadership: Take on the key role of clinical lead, providing oversight and direction for the pain management service. Ensure the delivery of evidence-based, high-quality care to individuals with chronic pain conditions.
• Caseload Management: Manage a complex and varied caseload, working autonomously and making decisions with the support of the multidisciplinary team.
• Service Delivery & Development: Lead the service, actively contribute to service development, and ensure the team adheres to best practices while promoting innovation and integrated care.
• Educational Leadership: Facilitate educational sessions and lead group programs, empowering patients to effectively manage their pain.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with system partners to ensure a seamless, integrated service that prioritizes the self-management of chronic pain conditions.
• Line Management: Provide support and guidance to team members, with some line management responsibilities.
• Autonomous Practice: Work independently while contributing to the ongoing improvement and success of the service., Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A, Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended. Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis. When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment. Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community. Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due Home Office eligibility. In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

Experience: Significant experience in pain management services is essential, including leadership or clinical supervision roles. Leadership Skills: Strong clinical leadership ability, with a focus on guiding and supporting the team to deliver exceptional patient care. Communication: Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a strong commitment to fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment. Car Driver: A valid driver's license and access to a car are required Professional Development: A commitment to continuous professional development (CPD), evidence-based practice, and participation in undergraduate and postgraduate education., We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

NHS AfC: Band 8a We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training. Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT's core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.,
• Well-established supervision and appraisal structure.
• A strong commitment to professional development, including access to in-service training.
• Opportunities to shape the future of pain management services and lead a high-performing team.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment, with the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and service delivery.