Clinical​/Counselling Psychologist in pain management

Clinical/Counselling Psychologist in pain management NHS AfC:
Band 7

Main area Clinical/Counselling Psychologist in pain management Grade NHS AfC:
Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working
• Compressed hours

Employer Whittington Health NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Bounds Green Health Centre Town London Salary £55,524 - £62,652 Per Annum including Outer HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 20/09/2026 23:59

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This is an exciting opportunity to join Whittington Health and contribute to the provision of a community pain service in Haringey. We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled clinical or counselling psychologist with a keen interest in pain management to take on this role.

The post holder will join a multidisciplinary pain team that includes Pain Consultants, Pain Psychologists, Advanced Practice Physiotherapists, Pain Management Physiotherapists, service manager and administrative staff. The post involves close working with MDT members to provide holistic care to treat persistent pain in a community setting so strong communication and team-working skills are essential. The post holder will ideally have some post‑qualification clinical and consulting experience in the area of physical health care (including chronic health conditions) and with self‑management groups.

The successful candidate will be offering evidence‑based pain psychology…