Specialist Clinical Psychologist/Practitioner Psychologist

UHBW Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Clinical Psychologist to join their innovative multi-professional service in a paediatric health setting. The role involves delivering individualized psychological care, participating in research, and providing supervision and training for staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-quality applied research and service development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing clinical psychology services.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Skills in research and audit activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical psychology services within the NHS Children and Young People Gender Service.
• Participate in research and audit activities.
• Provide line management and clinical supervision for staff.

Skills

Compassion

Innovation

Leadership

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Specialist Clinical Psychologist/Practitioner Psychologist

Join to apply for the Specialist Clinical Psychologist/Practitioner Psychologist role at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking a thoughtful, compassionate, and innovative Specialist Clinical Psychologist to be at the forefront of a new multi-professional service in a paediatric health setting. The role involves working within Psychological Health Services as part of the NHS Children and Young People Gender Service (South West). The postholder will develop, deliver, and evaluate services provided by a multidisciplinary team, including clinical services, research, quality improvement, dissemination, training, and consultation.

All staff will have clinical and professional roles based on skills, interests, and service demands, which may include Staff Support.

Psychological Health Services is an award-winning department committed to leadership and the development of Trust-wide psychological services. As part of UHBW's mission to support excellence in patient care, education, and research, the department emphasizes high-quality applied research and innovation.

Responsibilities include:

1. Providing clinical psychology services within Women and Children Service, primarily in the NHS Children and Young People Gender Service (South West), collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to deliver individualized psychological care.
2. Participating in research and audit activities to enhance evidence-based practice and share good practices in psychological and social care.
3. Providing line management, clinical supervision, and training for psychologists and staff as directed by the CYPGS Clinical Lead and Head of Psychological Health Services.
4. Offering clinical health placements and research opportunities for trainees.
5. Advising on and developing service policies, protocols, and guidelines related to psychological services for this population.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute trusts in the UK, with over 13,000 staff across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000. UHBW is rated 'Good' by the CQC and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The trust values diversity and aims to recruit a workforce that reflects the local population.

For further details or informal visits, contact: Dr. Hannah Connell, Clinical Lead, at [e-mail].