Principal Clinical Psychologist- General Paediatrics | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham seeks an experienced Principal Clinical Psychologist to develop and lead the general paediatric psychology service. You will support children and families within Nottingham Children's Hospital, providing supervision to other psychologists and improving psychological wellbeing. The hospital values diversity and offers numerous opportunities for personal development and career growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in clinical settings, particularly with paediatric patients.
• Ability to lead and develop a paediatric psychology service.
• Proficient in supervision and mentorship of junior psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the general paediatric psychology service.
• Work with the Paediatric Psychology Lead to enhance service delivery.
• Provide supervision to Specialist Clinical Psychologists.

Skills

Experience in clinical psychology

Supervision of clinical psychologists

Knowledge of paediatric psychology

Strong communication skills

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Principal Clinical Psychologist General Paediatrics - Permanent Band 8b 0.7wte (26 hours/week)

Due to local investment we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Psychologist to develop and lead the general paediatric psychology service in NUH. As a branch of the wider Paediatric Psychology service, General Paediatric Psychology aims to improve the psychological wellbeing of children and families living with a medical condition under the care of general paediatrics within Nottingham Children’s Hospital.

The post holder will be joining a welcoming and compassionate team of experienced and established Clinical Psychologists at a time of investment into new specialist areas of paediatric psychology. The Paediatric Psychology service supports children and families across specialist medical teams within Nottingham Children’s Hospital. The role of Principal Clinical Psychologist in General Paediatrics will work with the Paediatric Psychology Lead to develop and deliver the service to children and families under the care of general paediatrics in NUH. The post holder will develop the service to cover the varying needs of children and families through a stepped-care approach. In addition to leading the development of the service into general paediatrics the post holder will provide supervision to Specialist Clinical Psychologists within Paediatric Psychology.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.


This advert closes on Sunday 10 Aug 2025