You will be providing psychological screening, psychosocial information, assessment and treatment to patients and their families based across four MSE Pain Relief Services, outpatient and inpatient. You will be assisting in providing consultation on complex psychological issues to the wider multidisciplinary team by involvement in relevant multi-disciplinary forums. You will provide a coherent approach to Pain Management within the service. You will provide input with clinical autonomy, under the supervision of senior staff, and to work in ways which are sensitive to the needs of staff/patients from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds. About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. Job description
Job responsibilities
We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities. Person Specification
Skills knowledge and experience
Essential
Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge. Evidence and experience of working within a multidisciplinary framework. Evidence of being able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others. Desirable
Evidence of experience of and enthusiasm for service development. Qualifications
Essential
Professional level training in Counselling, Clinical or Health Psychology or Psychological Therapy. Desirable
Working towards further post graduate qualifications. Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address
Orsett, Rowley Road, Grays, RM16 3EU. Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 390-TAC-BA-6073
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