Job summary
We're looking for enthusiastic Senior Psychological Therapists or Psychologists to join our Pain Management team as part of an integrated multidisciplinary service.

The main base for this role will be Broomfield Hospital, but you may also work at one of our other sites within MSE -- Southend, Orsett or Basildon Hospital. The Pain Service operates across all MSE locations, including Broomfield, Southend, Basildon, and Orsett.

The team works with patients with complex pain management issues, some of whom may also have co-morbid mental health problems.

You'll provide specialist psychological assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions. We're looking for candidates with skills in CBT and/or ACT, and experience in running both one-to-one and group sessions.

You should be committed to teamwork, and to involving service users and carers in their care. Experience working with diverse and multicultural communities is essential.

This role offers a great opportunity to develop your skills in psychosocial interventions within a supportive multidisciplinary team (MDT) environment.

Please note - shortlisted candidates will be invited to an Assessment Day as part of the interview process.

Main duties of the job

• Psychological assessment and delivery of 1:1 short term therapy for Pain Service patients whose needs are suitable for short term psychological interventions.
• To facilitate onward referral to appropriate services where the patients' psychological needs cannot be met within the Pain Service.
• Psychological assessment for suitability for Pain Management Programme (PMP).
• Involvement as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of PMPs for suitable patients.
• Provision of consultation, psychological education and advice to colleagues within the multidisciplinary team.
• Monitoring and collating clinical outcome data and reporting these data to the wider team and senior management of the service.
• Initiating and managing audit and research projects relevant to practice within the Pain Service including dissemination of outcomes.
• To provide clinical and line management supervision to Band 7 Psychological Therapies staff within the Pain Services across all hospital sites.

About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Essential qualifications

• Professional doctorate or equivalent qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or equivalent qualification in Psychological Therapy (at minimum, Masters degree level). Formal training and experience in clinical supervision of accredited staff and trainee psychologists/ psychological therapists
• Registered with a PSA recognised accrediting body, such as HCPC, UKCP, BACP, BABCP and works within the appropriate professional code of conduct.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable qualifications

• Additional training in a specific model such as ACT. Training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training, or group work.

Essential experience

• Appropriate demonstrable clinical experience in an Acute hospital or community setting and also in inpatient or community Mental Health Services. Experience of working with patients presenting with complex needs. Have a demonstrable interest in working at a senior clinical level in Pain Services
• Skills in the use of psychological assessment, intervention, and management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of psychological therapies commonly used with this patient group
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by accrediting body.

Desirable experience

• Previous experience of working in Pain Services Involvement in group work, in particular with Pain Management
• Experience of supporting staff groups.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information apply through our website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information apply through our website.

Date posted: 15 October 2026
Closing date: 29 October 2026
Reference number: 390-HC-MED-BR-9795
Contact: mse.pain.service@nhs.net