Specialist Clinical Psychologist or Advanced Practice Therapist
Location
Bath, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/20/2026
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Description
Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist/Advanced Practice Therapist to take on a leadership role within our unique national specialist service.
This vacancy provides a career development opportunity for specialist experience in chronic pain, working across the lifespan and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
The Bath Centre for Pain Services is National Service provider, delivering treatment for people of all ages with all types of complex chronic pain.
We offer group and individual interventions and consultation to processionals. Our treatment model is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which gives a foundation for creativity and innovation in therapy delivery.
This post has a breadth of clinical work rarely found. While all our service users have chronic pain, people have additional physical and mental health needs found in complex cases.
We have a building specifically designed for our services. This provides a valuable therapeutic environment and a lovely place for the staff. We are the only Chronic Pain Service in the UK able to treat people of all ages with highly complex chronic pain associated disability who requires accommodation and care to be able to participate in treatment.
The team are committed to research and regularly publish and present at scientific meetings. We value staff development highly and have a strong programme to support this.
Main duties of the job
To provide interdisciplinary chronic pain rehabilitation for people of all ages with complex chronic pain associated disability. See Job description
To be happy in this post you will be a person who enjoys working in a team committed to high impact evidence-based treatment, likes a varied day, enjoys a challenge alongside supportive and skilled colleagues.
For discussion and further information please Contact: Dr Jeremy Gauntlett-Gilbert at jeremy.gauntlett-gilbert@nhs.net
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist/Advanced Practice Therapist to take on a leadership role within our unique national specialist service.
This vacancy provides a career development opportunity for specialist experience in chronic pain, working across the lifespan and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
The Bath Centre for Pain Services is National Service provider, delivering treatment for people of all ages with all types of complex chronic pain.
We offer group and individual interventions and consultation to processionals. Our treatment model is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which gives a foundation for creativity and innovation in therapy delivery.
This post has a breadth of clinical work rarely found. While all our service users have chronic pain, people have additional physical and mental health needs found in complex cases.
We have a building specifically designed for our services. This provides a valuable therapeutic environment and a lovely place for the staff. We are the only Chronic Pain Service in the UK able to treat people of all ages with highly complex chronic pain associated disability who requires accommodation and care to be able to participate in treatment.
The team are committed to research and regularly publish and present at scientific meetings. We value staff development highly and have a strong programme to support this.
Main duties of the job
To provide interdisciplinary chronic pain rehabilitation for people of all ages with complex chronic pain associated disability. See Job description
To be happy in this post you will be a person who enjoys working in a team committed to high impact evidence-based treatment, likes a varied day, enjoys a challenge alongside supportive and skilled colleagues.
For discussion and further information please Contact: Dr Jeremy Gauntlett-Gilbert at jeremy.gauntlett-gilbert@nhs.net
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.
Documents to download
Name Jeremy Gauntlett-Gilbert Job title Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address jeremy.gauntlett-gilbert@nhs.net Telephone number 01225 821181
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology/ Qualified Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
- Over 3 years experience ACT and pain rehab
- Experience working at BCPS
- supervisor or leadership training
- Member of professional bodies relevant to pain
Essential criteria
- Experience working with children, adolescents and young people
- Experience working with complex patients
- Experience leading a clinical team
- Research/audit experience
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.
Documents to download
- Job Description 8a Therapist BCPS (PDF, 384.4KB)
- Join the RUH (PDF, 1.3MB)
Name Jeremy Gauntlett-Gilbert Job title Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address jeremy.gauntlett-gilbert@nhs.net Telephone number 01225 821181