Opportunity to work in a renowned children's hospital dedicated to pediatric care and mental health.
Involvement in a multidisciplinary team, enhancing collaboration skills and broadening professional perspectives.
Access to comprehensive training and learning opportunities within a large psychological and mental health department.
Ability to provide evidence-based treatments to children and families dealing with complex trauma and mental health challenges.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive work environment for all staff from various backgrounds.
Active participation in staff networks that promote employee well-being and inclusivity, enabling a sense of community.
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Clinical Psychologist to join the Attachment and Trauma Team within the Psychological and Mental Health Service (PAMHS). This multidisciplinary team focuses on supporting children facing complex trauma, attachment issues, and the effects of abuse and neglect, as well as those with challenging neurodevelopmental and mental health issues. The Clinical Psychologist will conduct comprehensive assessments, deliver evidence-based treatments, and potentially contribute to other services in the department.
The role emphasises inclusivity and diversity, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, particularly those from BAME communities, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community. The hospital is committed to providing an equitable recruitment process and fostering a supportive work environment, with established staff networks for various interests and backgrounds. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Kate Prentice for more information or to arrange an informal discussion about the position.
The role emphasises inclusivity and diversity, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, particularly those from BAME communities, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community. The hospital is committed to providing an equitable recruitment process and fostering a supportive work environment, with established staff networks for various interests and backgrounds. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Kate Prentice for more information or to arrange an informal discussion about the position.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated clinical psychologist to join the Psychological and Mental Health Service (PAMHS). The post will primarily be in the Attachment and Trauma Team which is a multidisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, psychotherapist, family therapist and clinical psychologists.
The team works with children with complex trauma, attachment difficulties and a background of abuse and neglect who are presenting with a range of neurodevelopmental, mental health and behavioural difficulties. We also see children with complex and perplexing physical presentations and those with trauma symptoms relating to their medical treatment. The team carries out comprehensive assessments and provides a range of evidence-based treatments to children and young people and their families.
We encourage all applicants to contact to arrange a time to discuss the post.
The successful candidate will join a large psychological and mental health department and be able to access the learning and opportunities that come with being part of a leading children’s hospital. There is an expectation that the post holder will also provide some input to other services across the department which provides opportunities for additional experiences.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kate Prentice Job title: Senior Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number: 02
The team works with children with complex trauma, attachment difficulties and a background of abuse and neglect who are presenting with a range of neurodevelopmental, mental health and behavioural difficulties. We also see children with complex and perplexing physical presentations and those with trauma symptoms relating to their medical treatment. The team carries out comprehensive assessments and provides a range of evidence-based treatments to children and young people and their families.
We encourage all applicants to contact to arrange a time to discuss the post.
The successful candidate will join a large psychological and mental health department and be able to access the learning and opportunities that come with being part of a leading children’s hospital. There is an expectation that the post holder will also provide some input to other services across the department which provides opportunities for additional experiences.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kate Prentice Job title: Senior Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number: 02
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