Clinical PsychologistinDartfordinDartfordPUBLISHED SAT 22 MAR 2025
Impactful Work, The role allows clinical psychologists to make a significant difference in the lives of children and young people, addressing their emotional needs in the context of health conditions.
Collaborative Environment, Clinicians work closely with various multidisciplinary teams, including specialists in Epilepsy, Neurology, Diabetes, and Sickle Cell, creating a supportive and integrated approach to healthcare.
Diverse Work Settings, Opportunities to provide care in various settings, including patients' homes and schools, allow for a more holistic approach to psychological treatment.
Growth Opportunities, The rapidly expanding Paediatric Psychology Service provides pathways for career progression, including new roles being created, fostering professional development.
Inclusive Culture, The Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust focuses on diversity and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming environment for employees from various backgrounds and perspectives.
Support for Vulnerable Populations, The role involves working with children and families, contributing positively to their emotional and physical health, and addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.
Comprehensive Training and Development, The position encourages continuous professional development and offers access to training in specialized techniques and therapies.
Unlock your potential as a Clinical Psychologist with Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people. Join us at Darent Valley Hospital, where our dynamic Paediatric Psychology Service is expanding rapidly. Here, you’ll support young patients dealing with emotional needs related to their health conditions, offering your expertise in both inpatient and outpatient settings. With close collaboration alongside our Specialist Nurse Teams, including Epilepsy, Neurology, and Diabetes, your role will be vital in nurturing their mental wellbeing in a supportive environment.
We invite talented female psychologists, especially those in their third year of training or already at band 7 level, to embrace this opportunity. You'll enjoy the flexibility of working in various community settings, from schools to family homes, enabling you to build strong relationships with children and their families. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. Your unique background and experiences will enrich our team as we strive for the best outcomes for our young patients. If you’re ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey that prioritises professional growth and emotional safety, we’d love to hear from you!
We invite talented female psychologists, especially those in their third year of training or already at band 7 level, to embrace this opportunity. You'll enjoy the flexibility of working in various community settings, from schools to family homes, enabling you to build strong relationships with children and their families. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. Your unique background and experiences will enrich our team as we strive for the best outcomes for our young patients. If you’re ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey that prioritises professional growth and emotional safety, we’d love to hear from you!
Impactful Work, The role allows clinical psychologists to make a significant difference in the lives of children and young people, addressing their emotional needs in the context of health conditions.
Collaborative Environment, Clinicians work closely with various multidisciplinary teams, including specialists in Epilepsy, Neurology, Diabetes, and Sickle Cell, creating a supportive and integrated approach to healthcare.
Diverse Work Settings, Opportunities to provide care in various settings, including patients' homes and schools, allow for a more holistic approach to psychological treatment.
Growth Opportunities, The rapidly expanding Paediatric Psychology Service provides pathways for career progression, including new roles being created, fostering professional development.
Inclusive Culture, The Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust focuses on diversity and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming environment for employees from various backgrounds and perspectives.
Support for Vulnerable Populations, The role involves working with children and families, contributing positively to their emotional and physical health, and addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.
Comprehensive Training and Development, The position encourages continuous professional development and offers access to training in specialized techniques and therapies.
Job Summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work as a clinician within our rapidly expanding PaediatricPsychology Service at Darent Valley Hospital with specific responsibility for supporting inpatientand outpatient services. The Service was commissioned in 2022 to deliver psychological input tochildren and young people up to the age of 16 years old with emotional needs in the context of theirhealth condition. We work with children and young people with a variety of presentations and haveclose links with all our Specialist Nurse Teams including Epilepsy and Neurology, Diabetes andSickle Cell.
Additionally, the team offer services inpatient support through a weekly ward-basedgroup for adolescents as well as a weekly Consultation Service for our multidisciplinary colleaguescaring for children with complex needs currently residing on the children's ward.
The Paediatric Psychology Service are keen to hear from current 3rd year trainee psychologistslooking for their first qualified post in addition to those already working at a band 7 level.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a specialist psychological assessment and treatment service wherethey will work collaboratively with children and families and their wider system towards that child'saims and goals.
There will be opportunity to work with children and families within their own homes and community venues such as schools, away from the medicalising setting of the hospital.
The post holder will offer advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to nonpsychologist colleagues and to other, nonprofessional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of the services' policies and procedures.
The Paediatric Psychology Service works closely with various agencies and services to achieve the best emotional and physical health outcomes for children, young people and their families. This includes liaison with London-Based hospitals, local children's services, voluntary sector organisations, schools, GPs and child & adolescent mental health teams.
The team currently finds itself in a period of rapid growth with a number of new posts being created, including the incorporation of an 8a post across Paediatrics and Neonates, representing opportunity for ongoing development and progression for the successful post holder.
About Us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Date posted
04 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
252-6357472-A
Job locations
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Education and Training Essential
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work as a clinician within our rapidly expanding PaediatricPsychology Service at Darent Valley Hospital with specific responsibility for supporting inpatientand outpatient services. The Service was commissioned in 2022 to deliver psychological input tochildren and young people up to the age of 16 years old with emotional needs in the context of theirhealth condition. We work with children and young people with a variety of presentations and haveclose links with all our Specialist Nurse Teams including Epilepsy and Neurology, Diabetes andSickle Cell.
Additionally, the team offer services inpatient support through a weekly ward-basedgroup for adolescents as well as a weekly Consultation Service for our multidisciplinary colleaguescaring for children with complex needs currently residing on the children's ward.
The Paediatric Psychology Service are keen to hear from current 3rd year trainee psychologistslooking for their first qualified post in addition to those already working at a band 7 level.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a specialist psychological assessment and treatment service wherethey will work collaboratively with children and families and their wider system towards that child'saims and goals.
There will be opportunity to work with children and families within their own homes and community venues such as schools, away from the medicalising setting of the hospital.
The post holder will offer advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to nonpsychologist colleagues and to other, nonprofessional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of the services' policies and procedures.
The Paediatric Psychology Service works closely with various agencies and services to achieve the best emotional and physical health outcomes for children, young people and their families. This includes liaison with London-Based hospitals, local children's services, voluntary sector organisations, schools, GPs and child & adolescent mental health teams.
The team currently finds itself in a period of rapid growth with a number of new posts being created, including the incorporation of an 8a post across Paediatrics and Neonates, representing opportunity for ongoing development and progression for the successful post holder.
About Us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Date posted
04 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
252-6357472-A
Job locations
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Education and Training Essential
- Honours degree in psychology or related disciplines, and a Doctorate and/or PhD level in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) (acquired as part of the clinical training)
- Registered Practitioner Psychologist by the HPC
- High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
- Knowledge of specialised assessment and therapeutic approaches in a Specialist Paediatric Service
- Evidence of CPD
- Masters level degree or equivalent experience
- Completed a recognised Mindfulness training course
- Completed training in narrative approaches
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills including excellent negotiation skills with patients, carers and other health professional staff in service delivery
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS where information may be highly sensitive and there may be barriers to acceptance.
- Ability to work with interpreters
- Interest in conducting scientific research within relevant areas of hearing/speech impairment and complex developmental disability
- Ability to critique and evaluate scientific data and best practice clinical guidelines
- Competent IT skills (
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To work as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK, several key skills and qualifications are essential. Here’s an overview:
Educational Requirements
1. Undergraduate Degree: A degree in psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) is required. This usually includes a Bachelor’s degree with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the BPS.
2. Postgraduate Training: You must complete a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or an equivalent qualification that is also accredited by the BPS and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Key Skills
1. Clinical Assessment: Ability to conduct assessments using a range of psychological tests, interviews, and observational methods.
2. Therapeutic Skills: Proficiency in various therapeutic modalities (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, humanistic approaches) to effectively work with clients.
3. Research Skills: Capability to understand and conduct research, as clinical psychologists often engage in evidence-based practice and may be involved in research projects.
4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex psychological concepts clearly and build rapport with clients.
5. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Ability to understand and relate to clients’ feelings and experiences, providing compassionate and supportive care.
6. Problem-Solving Skills: Competence in identifying problems, formulating hypotheses, and developing treatment plans tailored to individual clients.
7. Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
8. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds, ensuring that treatment approaches are sensitive to cultural differences.
9. Professionalism and Ethical Practice: Adherence to ethical guidelines and professional standards as set by the HCPC and BPS.
10. Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with new research, therapies, and best practices in the field.
Additional Experiences
- Work Experience: Gaining relevant experience in clinical or healthcare settings prior to training, such as assistant psychologist roles, mental health support worker positions, or voluntary work in related fields.
- Supervision Experience: Engaging in regular supervision during training and practice to reflect on work and improve skills.
Registration
- HCPC Registration: After completing the necessary training and qualifications, you must register with the Health and Care Professions Council to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK.
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