Applied Psychologist/Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
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| Salary: | £49,387 to £64,750 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | PLYMOUTH, PL6 8DH |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Interpret and integrate complex data from a variety of sources including psychometric tests, direct and indirect observations, and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in their care. Formulate a care pathway for either group or individual work, as appropriate. Assessment for group work includes careful consideration of group dynamics and individual motivational factors (including stages of change). Utilise Motivational Interviewing skills during assessment and intervention. Work as part of an inter-disciplinary team in the development, delivery and evaluation of generic and specialised PMPs and group based programmes Provide evidence-based short-medium term intervention for clients experiencing psychological barriers to effective management of their chronic pain condition. Following a comprehensive and rigorous psychological assessment, provide feedback to an interdisciplinary team to inform upon the appropriateness of invasive procedures such as implantation of spinal cord stimulator (applicable for Band 8a) Act at all times in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society. For further information please see attached job description