The Senior Practitioner Psychologist post is in the Biofeedback Team of the specialist Psychological Medicines Unit (PMU), with Central Middlesex Hospital and St Mark’s Hospital named in the service description. It provides clinical assessment and psychotherapy for people with gastrointestinal disorders, including acute and complex functional conditions, and supports people with evacuation and pelvic floor difficulties. The Band 7–8a development post can be shaped around the appointee’s experience; newly qualified psychologists may follow a 12–24-month preceptorship plan. Applicants need a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and HCPC registration.
What the job involves
- Provide clinical assessment and psychotherapeutic services for people with gastrointestinal disorders, including those admitted for surgery or experiencing acute or life-threatening intestinal conditions
- Work with the Biofeedback Service, a biopsychosocial team supporting people with evacuation and pelvic floor difficulties
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop specialist clinical expertise in gastrointestinal medicine
What’s required
Qualifications
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration
Experience
- Experience as an autonomous clinician
- Experience teaching
- Experience with clinical responsibility
Skills & knowledge
- Theory knowledge and application; legislation and clinical governance knowledge; psychology and diversity
- Complex assessment and foundation consultation skills
- Doctoral-level research and multidisciplinary team working
- Applying psychology theory to physical health and indirect ways of working
- Effective communication, decision-making, and flexibility under pressure
- Professionalism in emotive settings, clinical record keeping, IT skills, personal attributes, and self-reflection
Nice to have
- Post-doctoral training
- Training in supervision
- Knowledge and experience of gastroenterology
- Knowledge and experience of medically unexplained symptoms
- Knowledge and experience of chronic pain
- Skills in assessing and managing challenging behaviour
What’s offered
- PSN funding may be available for EMDR training and specialist supervision
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Senior Practitioner Psychologist in Gastroenterology employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
