Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Clinical Psychologist to join their supportive team at a prominent children's hospital. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families dealing with serious health challenges. With a focus on collaborative care, you'll assess and provide therapy to young patients, working alongside a dedicated team of professionals. The organization promotes a culture of learning and development, ensuring that you have the resources to thrive in your career. If you're passionate about children's mental health and want to work in a nurturing environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discounted Travel Benefits

Park & Ride Facility

Flexible Working Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience assessing and working with children facing emotional difficulties.
• Post-doctoral training in psychological assessment and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological input to children with cancer and leukaemia.
• Collaborate with the psychosocial team for therapy and support.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Assessment and Therapy

Collaboration with Psychosocial Team

Experience with Children and Families

Education

Postgraduate Doctoral Training in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Main area: Child Health

Grade Band: 8a

Contract: Fixed term for 12 months (secondment considered)

Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week

Job ref: 188-CL040425-C

Site: University Hospital Southampton

Town: Southampton

Salary: £53,755.00 - £60,504.00 Per Annum (PA), Pro Rata

Closing date: 20/05/2025 23:59

Interview date: 27/05/2025

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust offers a fantastic opportunity to join our team. Please see below for detailed job description.

Main duties of the job

We seek a part-time (0.8 WTE) Clinical Psychologist for 12 months to provide psychological input to Paediatric Oncology, Haematology, and General Paediatrics at Southampton Children’s Hospital.

Applications from Trainee Clinical Psychologists nearing qualification from doctoral programmes are welcome. Join a large, supportive department of over 25 psychologists.

Working for our organisation

UHS is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering extensive learning and development opportunities. Located on the south coast with excellent transport links, Southampton is an ideal place to live and work, close to natural attractions like the New Forest and Jurassic Coast.

We value technology and innovation, and encourage personalizing your application to highlight your skills. We support flexible working to help staff balance personal commitments. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The role involves assessing and providing therapy to children and families dealing with cancer and leukaemia, including those in follow-up care. You will collaborate with psychologists and the wider psychosocial team, offering psychological advice, support, and consultation to children, families, hospital staff, and local services. Experience working with children and families in paediatric settings and a collaborative approach are essential.

Person specification

Trust Values

• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge, and experience

• Postgraduate doctoral training in Clinical Psychology, accredited by the Health Professions Council
• Experience assessing and working with children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties in various settings
• Experience working in an acute paediatric setting or with children facing loss, bereavement, or severe illness
• Experience managing children who have difficulty with medical procedures
• Experience conducting neuropsychological assessments with children and young people
• Post-doctoral training in psychological assessment and treatment of children with acute or chronic illnesses, including training in restraint (e.g., SCIP)

Please note that the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Applications via agencies are not accepted.

We offer support for travel and parking, including discounted travel benefits and a park & ride facility.

Our commitment to equality

We promote equality and diversity, providing a harassment-free environment, and monitor recruitment and employment practices to ensure fairness across all protected characteristics.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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