Job Description

About Pastel Health

Millions of people in the UK live with chronic pain, a burden that affects every part of their lives. Yet the journey to access the care they need can take years. Pastel Health is here to change that; we offer compassionate, multidisciplinary care that helps patients get their lives back on track.

Our mission is to transform the lives of people living with chronic pain whilst making clinical work more fulfilling. This commitment is at the heart of everything we do.

We are a start-up, building as we go. This can mean embracing ambiguity, working at pace, and adapting quickly. The journey ahead will be exciting, rewarding, and rich with opportunities for you to make an impact and progress professionally. This will excite you, as it does us.

Who we seek

If the following sounds like you, we know you'll be a great fit here:

You care deeply about patients, recognising that how you deliver care is as important as whatyou deliver. You love working in a team, learning from and teaching those around you. You think differently, understanding that we need fresh approaches to solve access challenges and improve outcomes. You make a difference and want to work in a place where others do too.

About the role

We are seeking passionate and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialists to join our new consultant-led multidisciplinary Chronic Pain service. This is a rare opportunity to help contribute an innovative, psychologically informed service focused on transforming the lives of people living with persistent pain.

As an early team member, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care and contribute to developing clinical pathways, patient education, and group interventions. You'll work alongside a consultant in chronic pain, psychologists, physiotherapists and other MDT colleagues to provide holistic, integrated care.

This role is primarily located in Gloucester, but there will be opportunities to work remotely. You will report to the Lead Consultant and work closely with the Clinical Director and Executive Chair.

We are open to discussing alternative working models while ensuring stable, rewarding roles. We offer a flexible sessional model for clinicians who prefer autonomy while contributing to our mission-driven service. This model offers competitive rates, flexibility to fit around your other commitments, and ensures you stay connected with a supportive MDT.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver in-person and remote assessments, follow-ups and interventions for patients with chronic pain Deliver parts of our multidisciplinary group pain management programmes Support the setup and smooth running of interventional pain clinics Contribute to pathway development, webinars, and patient-facing content Collaborate with colleagues across the health system to ensure joined-up care Participate in service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement

Experience and Qualifications

Essential:

Significant experience as a nurse specialist in chronic pain or long-term conditions Degree in Nursing Registered Nurse with the NMC Experience working in psychologically informed models of care (e.g. ACT, CBT) Strong MDT working experience and group facilitation skills

Desirable:

Postgraduate training in pain management (Masters-level modules or equivalent) Familiarity with digital tools and remote care delivery Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites

Additional Requirements

In addition to the responsibilities outlined in the attached job description and person specification, all candidates must meet the following requirements:

Right to Work: You must be legally entitled to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Pre-employment Checks: We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding all patients' well-being. All successful candidates will be required to undergo satisfactory pre-employment checks, including but not limited to: Verification of relevant clinical registrations, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, Professional references ideally spanning 5 years of relevant employment. Working Location: This role will predominantly be located at our clinic in Gloucester, but there will be opportunities to consult remotely

Our benefits

25 days' holiday pro rata plus an annual wellness day Flexible Working: We support a healthy work-life balance with options for hybrid working and adjusted hours as your role allows. Career Growth Days: Receive dedicated paid days each year to focus on your professional development. Attend courses, conferences, or pursue learning aligned with your career aspirations. Family-Friendly Policies: We offer comprehensive support for parents and carers, including enhanced leave policies, to help you manage your family commitments. Team Socials and Fun: Look forward to regular team socials and fun events to help you connect with colleagues and enjoy our journey. Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you plan for the long term.

Our commitment to you

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we recognise that inclusive care starts with inclusive recruitment.

We understand that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds - including people from ethnic minority communities, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and women - may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you meet the essential qualifications and current professional registration as outlined in the person specification, but don't match every desirable requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

If you need the or Person Specification in a more accessible format, please contact us. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and will provide support at every stage to ensure equal access for all applicants.

Application information

We encourage informal enquiries about this role. Please feel free to contact Dr. Sam Winward at sam@pastel-health.com to arrange a discussion ahead of the closing date.

Depending on the volume of applicants, we may be unable to provide feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.

Job Types: Part-time, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract

Pay: 47,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 4 - 16 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Employee stock purchase plan Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Day shift Flexitime Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:

NMC registration (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gloucester GL1 3PX

Application deadline: 13/07/2025
Reference ID: Pastel Health - Lead Clinical Psychologist - Pain Management