Pediatric Clinical Psychologist - Fixed-Term, Flexible

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

35 days annual leave (pro rata)

Staff discounts

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Clinical Psychologist to join the paediatric psychology team. The role covers maternity leave backfill across multiple child health services, including diabetes, brain tumours, spinal service and neuro-rehab, providing assessments and therapy to children and families.

We welcome Trainee Clinical Psychologists shortly qualifying and offer a supportive department of 25+ psychologists in a large teaching trust with

Qualifications

• Doctorate qualification in clinical psychology.
• Registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex information to families and colleagues.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment across settings (outpatient, community, primary care, inpatient).
• Experience with paediatric populations and maintaining professionalism under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and therapy to children and their families under Southampton Children's Hospital.
• Deliver neuropsychological assessment and therapy for paediatric diabetes, brain tumours, spinal services and neuro-rehab cases as applicable.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to provide psychological advice, support and consultation.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Intervention planning

Psychotherapy delivery

Education

Doctorate in clinical psychology

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Clinical Psychologist to join the paediatric psychology team. The role covers maternity leave backfill across multiple child health services, including diabetes, brain tumours, spinal service and neuro-rehab, providing assessments and therapy to children and families.

We welcome Trainee Clinical Psychologists shortly qualifying and offer a supportive department of 25+ psychologists in a large teaching trust with