Principal Clinical Psychologist

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Principal Clinical Psychologist at a leading children's hospital in London. This 43-month fixed-term role involves working with children facing severe mental health challenges. The position requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and offers a chance to make a significant impact on young patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience with children and young people with complex presentations.
• Supervision experience of psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary team for inpatient care.
• Prepare complex assessment reports and formulations.

Skills

Effective multidisciplinary team working

Maintaining professionalism in distressing situations

Identifying research needs

Engaging hard-to-reach patient groups

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Registered with HCPC

Supervisor training course in D Clin Psych

Job description

Employer: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 16 May 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a 43-month fixed-term, 0.6 WTE Band 8b Principal Clinical Psychologist post on the Mildred Creak Inpatient Unit (MCU) within the Psychological and Mental Health Services (PAMHS). This role provides cover while the current post-holder is seconded into an NIHR-funded research fellowship. The MCU has 8 inpatient and 2 day-patient beds for children and young people aged 7-13 with severe and complex mental health difficulties. The postholder will join a multidisciplinary team including child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychotherapists, systemic psychotherapists, and mental health nurses.

Main duties of the job

Please find the job description and person specification attached. The closing date is 28 May 2025. Interviews will be held in mid-June (date TBC). For further information, contact Dr Dawn Cutler at [e-mail].

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the role based on ability and merit, through a fair, open, and unbiased process. We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where all staff are valued, respected, and acknowledged. We consider all applicants regardless of race, colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, or employment status. We especially welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities, long-term health conditions, and LGBT+ community members.

Our policies ensure fair treatment for all employees. We are accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active staff networks supporting BAME, LGBT+, Disability, Long-Term Health Conditions, and Women's issues, contributing to an inclusive workplace.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description. The responsibilities outline the core activities and may be amended as needed in consultation with the post-holder.

Person Specification

Values

• GOSH Values
• Understanding diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Awareness of Diversity and Inclusion challenges
• Contributions to advancing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Academic/Professional qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (eligible for DCP membership within BPS)
• Registered with HCPC
• Completed a recognized supervisor training course in D Clin Psych

Desirable qualifications

• Training in therapeutic models like DBT or Trauma-focused CBT
• Training in ADOS-2/3Di/ADI

Experience/Knowledge

• Post-qualification experience working with children and young people with complex presentations
• Supervision experience of psychologists
• Preparation of complex assessment reports and formulations
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding, and child protection laws

Desirable experience

• Experience in a child and adolescent psychiatric inpatient setting, including with patients under the Mental Health Act
• Experience providing interventions like DBT or trauma-focused CBT
• Experience leading groups for patients and families

Skills/Abilities

• Effective multidisciplinary team working
• Maintaining professionalism in distressing situations
• Identifying research needs and facilitating quality improvements
• Engaging hard-to-reach patient groups using various approaches

Additional requirements

This role is subject to a DBS check and requires current UK professional registration. Applications requiring sponsorship are welcome.