Paediatric Clinical Psychologist: Band 7/8a Development

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to work at Peterborough City Hospital within Cystic Fibrosis and General Paediatrics. This role involves providing specialist psychological assessment and therapy to children and their families. The post supports career progression from Band 7 to 8a, requiring doctoral training and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. The position offers a salary range of £47,810 to £62,682 annually, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience with paediatric patients in clinical settings.
• Ability to conduct complex assessments and formulate treatment plans.
• Experience working across various healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments and therapies.
• Develop plans for managing clients' mental health problems.
• Supervise assistant psychologists and provide guidance to multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Specialist psychological assessment

Therapeutic intervention

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Supervision abilities

Education

Doctoral level training in clinical psychology

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council

Chartered Clinical Psychologist

Job description

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to work at Peterborough City Hospital within Cystic Fibrosis and General Paediatrics. This role involves providing specialist psychological assessment and therapy to children and their families. The post supports career progression from Band 7 to 8a, requiring doctoral training and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. The position offers a salary range of £47,810 to £62,682 annually, pro rata.