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Lead Clinical Psychologist - Pain Management Application period: 27th June 2025 to midnight, 13th July 2025 Contract type: Part-time (2-3 days per week), employed, permanent Salary range: Competitive, dependent on experience About Pastel Health Millions of people in the UK live with chronic pain, a burden that affects every part of their lives. Yet the journey to access the care they need can take years. Pastel Health is here to change that; we offer compassionate, multidisciplinary care that helps patients get their lives back on track. Our mission is to transform the lives of people living with chronic pain whilst making clinical work more fulfilling. This commitment is at the heart of everything we do. We are a start-up, building as we go. This can mean embracing ambiguity, working at pace, and adapting quickly. The journey ahead will be exciting, rewarding, and rich with opportunities for you to make an impact and progress professionally. This will excite you, as it does us. Who we seek If the following sounds like you, we know you’ll be a great fit here: You care deeply about patients, recognising that how you deliver care is as important as what you deliver. You love working in a team, learning from and teaching those around you. You think differently, understanding that we need fresh approaches to solve access challenges and improve outcomes. You make a difference and want to work in a place where others do too. About the role This is a unique opportunity to join the founding team to work within a mission-driven organisation committed to transforming chronic pain care. We‘re seeking a passionate and experienced Specialist Clinical Psychologist to join our new, multidisciplinary Chronic Pain service. You’ll play a key role across service development, mobilisation and delivery of our service, championing psychologically informed care across our pathway and multidisciplinary team. This is a part-time, hybrid role. You will be expected to work from our Leyton office when required. You will report to the Executive Chair and work closely with the Clinical Director and CEO. Key Responsibilities - Lead the development of our psychologically informed clinical pathways, pain management programme, patient education content, and webinars - Formulate and implement evidence-based interventions (ACT, CBT, third-wave approaches) for individuals and groups - Share psychological insights and guidance with MDT colleagues, contributing to holistic care planning and risk management - Deliver remote specialist psychological assessments (in-person and remote), drawing on interviews, psychometric tools, and patient-reported outcomes - Support service quality through involvement in audit, governance, and continuous improvement - Collaborate with primary, community, and tertiary care teams to ensure integrated patient care - Stay up to date with research and best practice in the psychological management of chronic pain Experience and Qualifications - Doctorate in Clinical, Counselling, or Health Psychology (BPS-accredited) - HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist - Significant experience working at a specialist level within pain, long-term conditions, or complex physical health settings - Experience in service development, pathway design, or patient education - Demonstrated competence in assessment and therapy delivery (including group work) in line with ACT, CBT, or other third-wave models - Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team - Skilled in communicating complex, sensitive information to patients and colleagues - Commitment to inclusive, person-centred care - Familiarity with digital service delivery or virtual group facilitation Additional Requirements In addition to the responsibilities outlined in the attached job description and person specification, all candidates must meet the following requirements: - Right to Work: You must be legally entitled to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. - Pre-employment Checks: We are committed to safer recruitment and to safeguarding the well-being of all patients. All successful candidates will be required to undergo satisfactory pre-employment checks, including but not limited to: - Verification of relevant clinical registrations, - Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, - Professional references ideally spanning 5 years of relevant employment. Our benefits - 25 days' holiday pro rata plus an annual wellness day. - Flexible Working: We support a healthy work-life balance with options for hybrid working and adjusted hours as your role allows. - Career Growth Days: Receive dedicated paid days each year to focus on your professional development. Attend courses, conferences, or pursue learning aligned with your career aspirations. - Family-Friendly Policies: We offer comprehensive support for parents and carers, including enhanced leave policies, to help you manage your family commitments. - Team Socials and Fun: Look forward to regular team socials and fun events to help you connect with colleagues and enjoy our journey - Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you plan for the long term. Our commitment to you We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we recognise that inclusive care starts with inclusive recruitment. We understand that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds – including people from ethnic minority communities, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and women – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you need the Job Description or Person Specification in a different format more accessible for you, please contact us. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and will provide support at every stage to ensure equal access for all applicants. How to apply We encourage informal enquiries about this role. Please feel free to contact us to arrange a discussion ahead of the closing date. Depending on the volume of applicants, we may be unable to provide feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.