Paediatric Clinical Psychologist – Oncology & Paediatrics

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Paediatric Clinical Psychologist to join a dynamic Paediatric Psychology Service. The role spans General Paediatrics, Paediatric Oncology and Tuberous Sclerosis, with a flexible 0.7 WTE across the week.

You will assess, formulate and provide interventions for emotionally and behaviourally affected children and their families. The post invites a highly specialist practitioner who collaborates with multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Undergraduate psychology degree and doctoral qualification in clinical psychology.
• Current HCPC registration and eligibility for paediatric psychology practice.
• Specialist post-qualification training in paediatric psychology approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist psychological assessment and formulation for children and families.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to improve adjustment and adherence.
• Offer supervision, teaching and training to colleagues and trainees.
• Collaborate across General Paediatrics, Paediatric Oncology and TS in inpatient/outpatient settings.
• Contribute to service development and leadership within children's services.

Skills

Experience with complex paediatric cas

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Teaching and supervision

Flexible, high-pressure work

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology

HCPC registration

Post-qualification paediatric psychology training

Job description

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Paediatric Clinical Psychologist to join a dynamic Paediatric Psychology Service. The role spans General Paediatrics, Paediatric Oncology and Tuberous Sclerosis, with a flexible 0.7 WTE across the week.

You will assess, formulate and provide interventions for emotionally and behaviourally affected children and their families. The post invites a highly specialist practitioner who collaborates with multidisciplinary teams