Clinical Psychologist - Paediatrics | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Norwich is looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join their Paediatric psychology team. This role involves working with children and families dealing with various health conditions. While desirable experience in Paediatrics is beneficial, a genuine passion for working with children is essential. The position offers flexible working hours and various NHS benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Free 24-hour confidential counselling support

On-site Nursery

Support in career development

Qualifications

• Experience in Paediatrics is desirable but not essential.
• HCPC registration is required or anticipated where applicable.
• Passion for working with children, young people, and families is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with children, young people, and families on psychological issues related to health conditions.
• Provide outpatient and inpatient assessment and therapy for families.
• Offer advice, consultation, and training to the wider multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Strong teamwork

Effective communication

Passion for working with children

Education

HCPC registration (or anticipated)

Experience in Paediatrics (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Fixed term contract/secondment opportunity until 31/03/2026. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join our Paediatric psychology team to serve the needs of young people and their families with acute and long-term health conditions. This is an opportunity to join a vibrant, friendly and supportive psychology team in the Paediatric Department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH).

We have Clinical Psychologists working in the Paediatric specialties of Diabetes, NICU, Epilepsy, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology and Childhood Obesity, with ambition to expand. This post will include work within several paediatric specialties, including paediatric epilepsy.

Although this is a band 8A post, they are also open to newly qualified psychologists at a band 7. Newly qualified staff who are yet to be HCPC registered will be temporarily appointed at Band 6. Experience in Paediatrics is desirable but not essential; a passion for working with children, young people and their families is essential.

The post will involve working with children, young people and families on psychological issues, such as the impact of the health condition and the challenges associated with managing this. This will include outpatient and inpatient assessment and therapy for families, as well as offering advice, consultation and training to the wider team. The post requires strong teamwork within multidisciplinary teams, including medical consultants, specialist nurses, dieticians and physiotherapists, and effective communication with families and the wider MDT.

Responsibilities

• Work with children, young people and families on psychological issues related to health conditions.
• Provide outpatient and inpatient assessment and therapy for families.
• Offer advice, consultation and training to the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
• Communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner with families and the MDT.

Qualifications and Experience

• Band 8A post, with openness to newly qualified psychologists at Band 7; newly qualified staff without HCPC registration may be appointed at Band 6.
• Experience in Paediatrics is desirable but not essential; a passion for working with children, young people and families is essential.
• HCPC registration is required or anticipated where applicable.

Additional Information

• Applications: specify any particular hours per week you are interested in on your application.
• Interviews: scheduled for the afternoon of 14 August 2025.
• Secondment: if applying for a secondment, discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying.
• UKVI visa note: this advertised position, occupation code 2225, does not meet UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa; a Certificate of Sponsorship cannot be issued.
• We offer a range of NHS benefits and additional staff benefits as listed in the advert.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi-Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hour confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work and home electronics

Please view the attached job description for full details and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

Important: This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025.