Senior Practitioner Psychologist in Gastroenterology
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London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Senior Practitioner Psychologist in Gastroenterology
The closing date is 18 November 2026
Job summary
***Development (preceptorship) post - we welcome applications from newly qualified psychologists, through to those looking for an 8a position***
This opportunity to specialise in functional gastrointestinal conditions with the Biofeedback Team sits within the specialist Psychological Medicines Unit (PMU) at Central Middlesex Hospital. As an acknowledged centre of excellence, St Mark's provides 'state of the art' surgical and medical interventions in a research active environment. This is an exceptionally interesting setting for psychologists working at the interface of mental and physical health with clients who are socially stigmatised and often dealing with trauma and shame.
As this is a band 7-8a development post, it is suitable for those who are newly qualified, through to those who have existing clinical health psychology experience and are at - or ready to work at - 8a level. The roles and responsibilities can mould to match the existing and developing skills of the successful candidate. If the appointee is newly qualified, a development plan will be established to link them with the 8a aspects of the post over a 12-24 month period via a preceptorship model.
Informal enquiries or visits are very welcome.
Contact:Dr Sonya Frearson, Consultant Clinical Psychologist. [email protected]
Main duties of the job
PMU at St Mark's Hospital is a highly specialist service in gastrointestinal (GI) medicine providing secondary and tertiary level clinical assessment, and psychotherapeutic services for patients with gastrointestinal disorders admitted for surgery, or suffering acute/life threatening intestinal conditions, as well as a range of more functional disorders of varying complexity.
PMU psychologists have the opportunity to work with specific MDTs to further develop specialist clinical expertise. This role is in the Biofeedback Service a biopsychosocial team serving people with evacuation and pelvic floor difficulties.
The PSN can fund training and specialist supervision in EMDR for this post holder.
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
Depending on experience pro rata per annum inclusive of HCA | dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
337-NP-1101LC
Job locations
Central Middlesex Hospital
Acton Lane, Park Royal,
London,
NW10 7NS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants are strongly encouraged to refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification for comprehensive details of responsibilities, requirements and role expectations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants are strongly encouraged to refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification for comprehensive details of responsibilities, requirements and role expectations.
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training
- Supervision training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Theory knowledge and application
- Complex assessment skills
- Foundation consultation skills
- Legislation knowledge
- Doctoral level research
- Clinical governance knowledge
- Psychology and diversity
- MDT working
- Experience autonomous clinician
- Experience teaching
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of gastroenterology
- Knowledge and experience of MUS
- Knowledge and experience of Chronic Pain
Skills, abilities, attributes
Essential
- Professionalism, emotive settings
- Experience clinical responsibility
- Applying psychology theory physical health
- Effective communication
- Flexible working under pressure
- Decision-making
- Indirect ways of working
- Clinical record keeping
- IT skills
- Personal attributes
- Self-reflection
Desirable
- Skills in assessing and managing challenging behaviour
Education/qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training
- Supervision training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Theory knowledge and application
- Complex assessment skills
- Foundation consultation skills
- Legislation knowledge
- Doctoral level research
- Clinical governance knowledge
- Psychology and diversity
- MDT working
- Experience autonomous clinician
- Experience teaching
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of gastroenterology
- Knowledge and experience of MUS
- Knowledge and experience of Chronic Pain
Skills, abilities, attributes
Essential
- Professionalism, emotive settings
- Experience clinical responsibility
- Applying psychology theory physical health
- Effective communication
- Flexible working under pressure
- Decision-making
- Indirect ways of working
- Clinical record keeping
- IT skills
- Personal attributes
- Self-reflection
Desirable
- Skills in assessing and managing challenging behaviour
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.
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 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Central Middlesex Hospital
Acton Lane, Park Royal,
London,
NW10 7NS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Central Middlesex Hospital
Acton Lane, Park Royal,
London,
NW10 7NS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Head of PMU
Dr. Sonya Frearson
02084532390
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
Depending on experience pro rata per annum inclusive of HCA | dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
337-NP-1101LC
Job locations
Central Middlesex Hospital
Acton Lane, Park Royal,
London,
NW10 7NS
United Kingdom
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