Paediatric Clinical PsychologistNHS
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated highly specialist Clinical Psychologist to join our Paediatric Psychology Service in an exciting split role working across General Paediatrics, Paediatric Oncology and Tuberous Sclerosis (TS - a lifespan service).
This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, supporting children, young people and their families at every point from diagnosis onwards.
You will provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based intervention for children and young people experiencing the emotional, behavioural and psychological impact of physical illness. You will work collaboratively with families and professionals to improve adjustment, coping, treatment adherence and quality of life.
Paediatric Clinical Psychologist (Band 8a - will consider Band 7 depending on experience, with a supported development plan)
General Paediatrics, Paediatric Oncology and Tuberous Sclerosis service (0.7 or 3.5 days/ week)
Main duties of the job
Working across General Paediatrics, Paediatric Oncology and TS you will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary teams to support children and young people with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, contributing psychological expertise in outpatient and inpatient settings and providing psychological care from diagnosis onwards.
The role offers excellent opportunities to influence service development and innovation. You will provide consultation to multidisciplinary colleagues, deliver teaching and training, supervise trainee and assistant psychologists, and support psychologically informed care across children's services.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing and improving the psychological wellbeing of children and young people living with physical health conditions; has excellent assessment, formulation and intervention skills with children, young people and families and enjoys working collaboratively within multidisciplinary medical teams, while also able to work independently.
In return, we offer a small but supportive team of psychologists working across children's services, regular supervision, opportunities for CPD, service development and leadership.
Flexible working arrangements are available where service needs allow.
Job description
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.
We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.
We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!
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