Opportunity to work with children and young people facing serious and life-altering injuries, making a significant impact on their psychological well-being.
Collaboration within a multidisciplinary team where psychology is highly valued and integrated into patient care, enhancing team dynamics and effectiveness.
Possibility to shape and develop psychological care pathways within the Major Trauma Centre, contributing to innovative practices and improved patient outcomes.
Involvement in teaching, training, and consultation for staff, allowing for personal and professional development while enhancing the skills of colleagues.
Access to a range of clinical settings, including inpatient and outpatient work, providing diverse experiences and the ability to apply psychology in various contexts.
Competitive salary reflective of experience, along with benefits associated with working for a reputable NHS Foundation Trust in a vibrant city.
Supportive environment that emphasizes the core values of the Trust—Excellence, Kindness, Responsibility, and Respect—promoting a positive culture and employee engagement.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Paediatric Clinical Psychologist to join their Major Trauma Centre in London. The role involves providing specialist psychological support to children and young people recovering from serious trauma, working directly with patients, families, and multidisciplinary staff. The psychologist will engage in assessment, intervention, and development of psychological care pathways within the center, while also offering opportunities for teaching and training within the team.
Candidates should possess doctoral-level training in clinical psychology and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Essential experience includes delivering psychological assessments and treatments in various healthcare settings, including inpatient care, as well as experience with patients facing physical health issues. The position offers a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to an integrated healthcare system that values excellence, kindness, responsibility, and respect.
Candidates should possess doctoral-level training in clinical psychology and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Essential experience includes delivering psychological assessments and treatments in various healthcare settings, including inpatient care, as well as experience with patients facing physical health issues. The position offers a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to an integrated healthcare system that values excellence, kindness, responsibility, and respect.
Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Paediatric Clinical Psychologist to join our Major Trauma Centre at St George's Hospital. This role provides an opportunity to work with children and young people with serious and life changing injuries, their families and staff members working within the Major Trauma service.
The post holder will have the opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team where psychology is valued and well established. Alongside an active clinical role, the post holder will have opportunities to shape and develop psychological care pathways within the Major Trauma Centre as part of the Integrated Psychological Model of Care pilot.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will offer specialist psychological support to children and young people who are under the care of the Major Trauma Centre, ensuring a timely and equitable response to new referrals, robust screening of distress and the chance to offer specialist psychological intervention where appropriate. There are many opportunities, alongside the inpatient and outpatient work for staff teaching, training and consultation.
The majority of the face-to-face clinical work takes place on the surgical wards and in paediatric intensive care. There are opportunities to work creatively to deliver effective clinical psychology interventions.
About Us
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these.
Date posted
21 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£61,927 to £68,676 a year Per Annum Including inner london HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
200-NN-6913056-AHP-Z
Job locations
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW170QT
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Essential
Essential
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW170QT
Employer's website
www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliitjR (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW170QT
Employer's website
www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliitjR (Opens in a new tab)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Paediatric Clinical Psychologist to join our Major Trauma Centre at St George's Hospital. This role provides an opportunity to work with children and young people with serious and life changing injuries, their families and staff members working within the Major Trauma service.
The post holder will have the opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team where psychology is valued and well established. Alongside an active clinical role, the post holder will have opportunities to shape and develop psychological care pathways within the Major Trauma Centre as part of the Integrated Psychological Model of Care pilot.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will offer specialist psychological support to children and young people who are under the care of the Major Trauma Centre, ensuring a timely and equitable response to new referrals, robust screening of distress and the chance to offer specialist psychological intervention where appropriate. There are many opportunities, alongside the inpatient and outpatient work for staff teaching, training and consultation.
The majority of the face-to-face clinical work takes place on the surgical wards and in paediatric intensive care. There are opportunities to work creatively to deliver effective clinical psychology interventions.
About Us
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these.
Date posted
21 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£61,927 to £68,676 a year Per Annum Including inner london HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
200-NN-6913056-AHP-Z
Job locations
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW170QT
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems.
- Experience of psychological work with people with physical health problems.
- Experience in acute hospital inpatient settings
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience of the application of clinical health psychology in different cultural contexts.
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or equivalent),
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Formal training in supervision of trainee applied psychologists and related personnel
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
- Membership of the British Psychological Society / Division of Clinical Psychology / Faculty of Clinical Health Psychology
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or equivalent),
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Formal training in supervision of trainee applied psychologists and related personnel
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
- Membership of the British Psychological Society / Division of Clinical Psychology / Faculty of Clinical Health Psychology
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW170QT
Employer's website
www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliitjR (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW170QT
Employer's website
www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliitjR (Opens in a new tab)
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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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