Job summaryEPUT would like to invite psychologists who are interested in working to support whole person wellbeing to apply for the new Senior PsychologistforBreathlessness post. This post has been created with the support of respiratory and cardiac colleagues across the MSE region focusing on need rather than diagnosis. You will be part of a new service and will be working with another Senior Psychologist and the Lead Principal Psychologist. The Senior Psychologist would be expected to support the Principal Psychologist to develop the service alongside MDT colleagues, partners and people who use the service using co-production approach. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a service in line with the NHS vision for integrated care.In the initial phase of the service there is an expectation to provide trainingfor MDT colleagues across acute and community care settings. This will focus on using psychological approaches to breathlessness so that our colleagues can share these approaches when undertaking their roles, enabling people to feel empowered to manage their condition more effectively. Supervision spaces will also be a part of this model.Main duties of the jobMain duties of the jobExcellent communication skillsSupporting development of the breathlessness psychology services using co-production approachesFocus on whole person approach in formulation, intervention and consultation to provide excellent service provision across acute and community settings and utilising one to one, group, team level support/training.Making links across mental health and physical health teams to support quality care and shared decision makingLocal line management and clinical supervision of psychologists in trainingTo offer training and consultation to MDT professionals in mental health liaison and acute hospital staff as appropriate.To work as part of the Clinical Health Psychology service, engaging with peers to support each other and the shared vision for the directorateAbout usTo learn more about working within our Services at EPUT, please view our recruitment videos, where members of the team share their experiences and insights into their roles and what it is like working within our Psychological Services, here at EPUT.Please view our video link here: Psychological ServicesValuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.Benefits27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join usSeason ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.Work that wraps around your needsJob share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.DetailsDate posted10 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary 59,798 to 67,020 a year per annum incl. 5 % Fringe HCA ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number364-B-343Job locationsBasildon/Brentwood/Thurrock areaBasildon/Brentwood/ThurrockSS16 5NLUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will receive support from your Clinical Health Psychology colleagues in Mid, South and North and West Essex. Supervision will be provided by the Lead Principal Psychologist for Breathlessness. CPD is actively encouraged, through both internal and external means, as appropriate to post. Job description Job responsibilitiesYou will receive support from your Clinical Health Psychology colleagues in Mid, South and North and West Essex. Supervision will be provided by the Lead Principal Psychologist for Breathlessness. CPD is actively encouraged, through both internal and external means, as appropriate to post.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialHas completed DClinPsyc Training or equivalentDesirableHas completed further training appropriate to the role Skills EssentialDemonstrates experience working with people across the age spanDemonstrates experience of working with health conditionsDemonstrates experience of working with MDT'sDemonstrates skills in neuropsychological assessment and interventionDemonstrates skills in consultation and trainingDesirableHas expereince of using interventions with health conditions focusHas worked in acute and community settings with health conditions Knowledge EssentialHas worked in NHS settings or equivalentHas knowledge or research approachesDemonstrates systemic thinking in relation to MDT workingDemonstrates awareness of health condition impact on mental healthDesirableHas completed further training in a specialty related to the post to a high levelHas knowledge of setting up services/new programmes of work Interest in the post EssentialDemonstrates an interest in working in clinical health settingsWillingness to work in multiple team settingsDesirableDemonstrates knowledge of co-production and willingness to work in this wayDemonstrates engagement with social inequalities and interest in working to manage this Person Specification Qualifications EssentialHas completed DClinPsyc Training or equivalentDesirableHas completed further training appropriate to the role Skills EssentialDemonstrates experience working with people across the age spanDemonstrates experience of working with health conditionsDemonstrates experience of working with MDT'sDemonstrates skills in neuropsychological assessment and interventionDemonstrates skills in consultation and trainingDesirableHas expereince of using interventions with health conditions focusHas worked in acute and community settings with health conditions Knowledge EssentialHas worked in NHS settings or equivalentHas knowledge or research approachesDemonstrates systemic thinking in relation to MDT workingDemonstrates awareness of health condition impact on mental healthDesirableHas completed further training in a specialty related to the post to a high levelHas knowledge of setting up services/new programmes of work Interest in the post EssentialDemonstrates an interest in working in clinical health settingsWillingness to work in multiple team settingsDesirableDemonstrates knowledge of co-production and willingness to work in this wayDemonstrates engagement with social inequalities and interest in working to manage thisDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameEssex Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustAddressBasildon/Brentwood/Thurrock areaBasildon/Brentwood/ThurrockSS16 5NLUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameEssex Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustAddressBasildon/Brentwood/Thurrock areaBasildon/Brentwood/ThurrockSS16 5NLUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Senior Clinical Psychologist in Breathlessness in Essex employer: National health service
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