Clinical Psychologist • London Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nClinical Psychologist with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust in London, United Kingdom\n\n Job summary We have two an exciting opportunities to join the Tic Service as a clinical psychologist. The postholder will primarily be based in the multidisciplinary team that provides assessment and treatment to children and young people with complex neurodevelopmental disorders (including Tourette syndrome and functional tics) alongside commonly co-occurring neurodevelopmental and mental health disorders. This advert is for a full time, fixed term contract (12 months maternity cover) Band 8a Senior Clinical Psychologist. Supervision and line management is provided by a principal clinical psychologist. Training will be provided and there are research and development opportunities on the team. Please contact Dr Tara Murphy Tara.Murphy@gosh.nhs.uk or Maria Hadji-Michael Maria.Hadji-Michael@gosh.nhs.uk for further information. Closing date: June 27th 2024 Interview date: July 18th 2024 Main duties of the job The post holder will ensure the systematic provision of a high quality clinical psychology service to patients and families, across all sectors of care, providing specialist psychological assessment, complex formulation and evidence based interventions. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the flexible delivery of psychology services across the Trust, in response to new developments and organisational changes. There is a requirement to utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research. About us GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values Essential oAlways welcoming oAlways helpful oAlways expert oAlways one team Experience of working as part of a diverse team. Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture. Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential 1st class Honours degree in Psychology or 2.1 Hons Psychology and post-graduate qualification/training (e.g. MSc) in neuropsychology or related subject Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS/HCPC, including clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, and lifespan developmental psychology. Eligibility for Chartered status and membership of the Division of Clinical Psychology Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council as Practitioner Psychologist. Post-doctoral training and recorded CPD experience Formal training in supervision of other psychologists Desirable Further qualifications in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice, particularly CBT or neuropsychology Experience of working with children with tic disorders. Skills/Abilities Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological and neuropsychological assessment, intervention and management. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their carers, and other professionals. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to distressing situations and challenging behaviours. Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings. Evidence of skilled and productive multidisciplinary team working Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, including verbal abuse. Desirable Evidence of specialised psychological therapeutic skills as used in complex cases within child mental health Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological and neuropsychological assessment, intervention and management. Experience/Knowledge Essential Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist at specialist level Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts and of working in a multicultural framework Experience and expertise with a specialist mental health client group Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and young people and child protection. Desirable Experience of presenting psychology to multidisciplinary audiences at conferences or other educational settings. Experience of teaching or training. Experience of supervising trainee psychologists, qualified staff and/or other professionals Experience and expertise in working with children who have neurodevelopmental conditions. Experience of use of remotely delivered assessment and treatment within healthcare. Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values Essential oAlways welcoming oAlways helpful oAlways expert oAlways one team Experience of working as part of a diverse team. Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture. Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential 1st class Honours degree in Psychology or 2.1 Hons Psychology and post-graduate qualification/training (e.g. MSc) in neuropsychology or related subject Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS/HCPC, including clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, and lifespan developmental psychology. Eligibility for Chartered status and membership of the Division of Clinical Psychology Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council as Practitioner Psychologist. Post-doctoral training and recorded CPD experience Formal training in supervision of other psychologists Desirable Further qualifications in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice, particularly CBT or neuropsychology Experience of working with children with tic disorders. Skills/Abilities Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological and neuropsychological assessment, intervention and management. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their carers, and other professionals. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to distressing situations and challenging behaviours. Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings. Evidence of skilled and productive multidisciplinary team working Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, including verbal abuse. Desirable Evidence of specialised psychological therapeutic skills as used in complex cases within child mental health Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological and neuropsychological assessment, intervention and management. Experience/Knowledge Essential Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist at specialist level Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts and of working in a multicultural framework Experience and expertise with a specialist mental health client group Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and young people and child protection. Desirable Experience of presenting psychology to multidisciplinary audiences at conferences or other educational settings. Experience of teaching or training. Experience of supervising trainee psychologists, qualified staff and/or other professionals Experience and expertise in working with children who have neurodevelopmental conditions. Experience of use of remotely delivered assessment and treatment within healthcare. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Address Great Ormond Street Hospital Great Ormond Street London WC1N 3JH Employer's website "}