Practitioner Psychologist

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated practitioner psychologist to join their Adult Cystic Fibrosis Service. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients while working in a supportive and innovative environment. The successful candidate will be involved in psychological assessments, therapy, and service development, with access to professional growth opportunities. Join a team committed to excellence and compassionate care, where your contributions will help shape the future of healthcare in the community.

Benefits

Funding for Conferences

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Hours

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required for clinical practice.
• Experience in psychological assessment and treatment for adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological care for adults with Cystic Fibrosis.
• Conduct assessments and deliver therapy to patients and support staff.

Skills

Psychological Assessment

Therapeutic Techniques

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Research Development

Education

Good Honours Degree in Psychology

HCPC/BPS Accredited Postgraduate Training

Post-Doctoral Specialist Training

Job description

All our hospitals have their own unique identities while sharing the same standards and values

You can shape your story with us.

Whether you’re looking to gain experience in a large, fast-paced hospital or get out into the community, we have a range of opportunities that allow you to build your entire career in one trust.

For us, every day is different. We provide care to a diverse population of 2.5 million across east London – that’s 6,000 people every day, speaking over 60 different languages. Our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to ensuring that people living in east London live healthy lives.

Site: St Bartholomew's Hospital, London
Salary: £61,927 - £68,676 per annum (including pro-rata)
Closing date: 08/06/2025 23:59

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider in Britain.

We are entering an exciting new era on our journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now focus on continual improvement of our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care. We aim to deliver harm-free care and ensure patients are cared for in the right place at the right time. We also strive to be an outstanding place to work, guided by our WeCare values and behaviours.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and is committed to supporting staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Job overview

We have a new opportunity within the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Service at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. We are seeking an enthusiastic practitioner psychologist to support adults with Cystic Fibrosis and their systems.

The successful candidate will provide specialist psychological assessment and treatment, as well as advice and consultation to colleagues. There are opportunities for research and service development, with support for professional growth including funding for conferences and training.

This role involves working alongside two other practitioner psychologists (0.5 WTE Band 7 and 0.5 WTE Band 8a). The post is within the Barts Heart and Thorax Psychological Services, with supervision and line management provided by this service. The role offers diverse experience and skill development.

Working pattern:

• Wednesday afternoons from midday, with optional work from home
• Thursdays, full day, on-site
• Fridays, full day, on-site

Note: Other working patterns are not available for this position.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work autonomously within the CF service, providing specialist psychological care, and will be accountable to the service lead. They will have access to peer support, team meetings, reflective practice, and CPD opportunities, including Special Interest Groups (e.g., EMDR, Narrative Therapy).

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing therapy, advising colleagues, and contributing to service development. The role involves working with inpatient and outpatient adults (16+), supporting staff and carers, and engaging in research and policy development.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is a leading NHS trust committed to excellence, innovation, and high-quality care. Our vision is to be a high-performing, safe, and compassionate hospital group, and we value our WeCare principles, promoting inclusion and a supportive work environment.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, as they are underrepresented at this band.

Additional information

Further details, including a full job description and person specification, are available via the attached documents.

Qualifications include a good honours degree in Psychology, HCPC/BPS accredited postgraduate training, registration with HCPC, and post-doctoral specialist training.

We seek candidates who are compassionate, motivated, flexible, and committed, with enthusiasm for multidisciplinary work and supporting colleagues and patients through challenging situations.

We support applications from individuals under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and are committed to safeguarding and child protection. A Disclosure and Barring Service check may be required.

Our sites are accessible by public transport, and we promote active travel initiatives.

Contact

Name: Dr Laurence Palfreyman
Title: Clinical Psychologist, Deputy Service Lead
Email: [e-mail]