Lead Paediatric Clinical Psychologist – Diabetes & Cancer

NHS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Swindon is seeking an experienced Principal Paediatric Clinical Counselling Psychologist to enhance psychological care for children with diabetes and cancer. The role involves leading a specialist psychology service, managing clinical caseloads, and providing consultation and training. Candidates should have a doctoral-level qualification in psychology, experience in evidence-based therapy, and leadership skills within psychological settings. This full-time position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of young patients.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology.
• Proven experience using evidence-based therapy with children and adolescents.
• Post qualification training in leadership or management.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical caseload and exercise professional responsibility.
• Develop and lead systematic specialist psychology services.
• Provide consultation and training on psychological issues.

Skills

Evidence-based therapy with children and adolescents

Leadership within psychological settings

Clinical audit and evaluative research

Education

Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology

Post qualification specialized training in therapy/assessment for children

Job description

A healthcare organization in Swindon is seeking an experienced Principal Paediatric Clinical Counselling Psychologist to enhance psychological care for children with diabetes and cancer. The role involves leading a specialist psychology service, managing clinical caseloads, and providing consultation and training. Candidates should have a doctoral-level qualification in psychology, experience in evidence-based therapy, and leadership skills within psychological settings. This full-time position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of young patients.