8a Clinical Psychologist in Paediatric Psychology

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a motivated Band 8a professional to join its Paediatric Psychology Liaison Team. The role involves providing psychological assessments and interventions for children with complex health needs while working closely with colleagues from various specialties. Ideal candidates should have experience with children and a keen interest in the interplay between physical and mental health. This position offers opportunities for professional development and further training.

Benefits

Further training opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in multidisciplinary team settings involving children.
• Understanding of health issues affecting mental health.
• Ability to provide training and consultation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments for complex health needs.
• Collaborate with Leicester Children's Hospital staff.
• Provide training and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Experience working with children

Interest in physical and mental health

Psychological assessment skills

Education

Relevant degree in Psychology or similar

Job description

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and committed candidate to apply for this Band 8a post within our Paediatric Liaison Team. The team works with young people with physical and mental health presentations, including unexplained medical symptoms and functional neurological disorders. The team includes nursing, OT, family therapy, senior psychology, and psychiatry colleagues, ensuring multidisciplinary oversight and coordination of care. The role involves joint working with Leicester Children's Hospital staff, including consultation, training, and supervision.

The Liaison Team is part of a larger Paediatric Psychology Team within a CAMHS provision serving Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.

You will be based in the Department of Paediatric Psychology but will deliver services at Leicester Royal Infirmary and other community venues. This role offers an opportunity to provide specialist care to children and young people with complex health needs.

Our department emphasizes reflective practice, CPD, case discussions, peer supervision, and safeguarding supervision. We offer further training opportunities in EMDR, ACT for Physical Health, and Systemic practice, and opportunities to provide reflective practice to medical and allied health colleagues.

If interested, please contact Dr. Louise Brittenden at [emailprotected]

Main duties and responsibilities

This position sits within the specialist Paediatric Psychology Liaison multidisciplinary team, part of the wider Paediatric Psychology CAMHS Service, involving work with other medical specialties within the Children's Hospital.

The role involves psychological assessment and interventions for children, young people, and families with complex, long-term health needs, as well as consultation and liaison with staff at Leicester Royal Infirmary and other professionals. Additional duties include teaching, training, research, and quality improvement activities.

Applicants with experience working with children and an interest in the relationship between physical and mental health are encouraged to apply.

For more details, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Note: We may close the advert early if we receive enough applications, so please apply promptly.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides community health, mental health, and learning disability services for people of all ages across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, with over 6,500 staff serving over 1 million people.

We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and actively promote equal opportunities. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, especially underrepresented groups.

Further details on benefits, leadership behaviors, and other information can be found in the supporting documents.

We support flexible working arrangements and consider requests for alternative hours.

New staff (excluding medical staff) undergo a 6-month probation period. All roles require UK work permission, and DBS disclosure costs are borne by the individual.

Applicants at risk within the NHS who meet the criteria will be given preference for interview.