Opportunity to work in the largest paediatric psychology service in the UK, enhancing professional development and experience.
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, enabling holistic patient care and support for children and their families.
Engagement in innovative treatment pathways and group work, allowing for creative approaches to psychological care.
Access to ongoing professional development through specialist lectures and clinical interest groups, keeping skills and knowledge current.
Positioning within a leading centre for gastroenterology, providing the chance to work with complex cases and make a significant impact.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, fostering a supportive and respectful environment for all staff.
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Clinical Psychologist to join its leading paediatric psychology service, specifically within the gastroenterology team. The role involves close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support children, young people, and their families dealing with various psychosocial challenges related to gastrointestinal conditions. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative treatment pathways and engage in professional development through specialized lectures and clinical interest groups.
This position is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract for 0.5 sessions, with options for candidates interested in a full-time role to apply for an additional part-time position. GOSH is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from underrepresented communities and ensuring a fair recruitment process. The hospital values the contributions of clinical psychologists in enhancing patient care and fostering a supportive work environment. Interested applicants are encouraged to reach out for further information or informal inquiries.
This position is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract for 0.5 sessions, with options for candidates interested in a full-time role to apply for an additional part-time position. GOSH is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from underrepresented communities and ensuring a fair recruitment process. The hospital values the contributions of clinical psychologists in enhancing patient care and fostering a supportive work environment. Interested applicants are encouraged to reach out for further information or informal inquiries.
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join the largest paediatric psychology service in the UK. The postholder will join dynamic and supportive clinical psychology teams attached to gastroenterology which is positioned within the wider Specialist Health Conditions team.
Please note that this post is advertised as a part time post of which 0.5 sessions are on a 12 month fixed term contract.
We are also recruiting to a separate Clinical Psychologist post: 271-BBM-6812304 as a part time post of which 0.5 sessions are on a permanent contract.
If you would like to be considered for a full time post, please apply to both. If successful in securing both of these posts, after the first 12 months you will continue as a 0.5 permanent post.
For more information, please contact Gillian Wright
The postholder will work closely with the wider Multidisciplinary Team to support children, young people and their families through both direct and indirect patient care. The post holder will have opportunities to contribute to innovative ways of working, including groups and treatment pathways, as well as, develop other leadership skills.
The postholder will be encouraged to engage with ongoing professional development opportunities with specialist departmental lecture series as well as clinical special interest groups such as in narrative therapy, ACT, medical trauma, cognitive assessment and medically unexplained symptoms and through the Institute of Child Health and GOSH Learning Academy.
The Gastroenterology department at GOSH is one of the UK’s leading centres of excellence in treating complex diseases affecting the gut, for example, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), gut motility issues, Gastro-Allergy and Parenteral Nutrition. Comprising of staff from all professional groups: doctors, nurses, scientists, allied health professionals and administrators.
Clinical Psychology is a highly valued profession within each multi-disciplinary team helping to optimise medical care by working with patients, their families and the MDT. We see children and families who are struggling with adjustment to their diagnosis, symptom/ pain management, treatment adherence, procedural fear, health anxieties and other psychosocial impact related to their gastroenterology condition.
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: Gillian Wright Job title: Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number: 020 7405 9200
Eleanor Constant, clinical
020 74059200
Please note that this post is advertised as a part time post of which 0.5 sessions are on a 12 month fixed term contract.
We are also recruiting to a separate Clinical Psychologist post: 271-BBM-6812304 as a part time post of which 0.5 sessions are on a permanent contract.
If you would like to be considered for a full time post, please apply to both. If successful in securing both of these posts, after the first 12 months you will continue as a 0.5 permanent post.
For more information, please contact Gillian Wright
The postholder will work closely with the wider Multidisciplinary Team to support children, young people and their families through both direct and indirect patient care. The post holder will have opportunities to contribute to innovative ways of working, including groups and treatment pathways, as well as, develop other leadership skills.
The postholder will be encouraged to engage with ongoing professional development opportunities with specialist departmental lecture series as well as clinical special interest groups such as in narrative therapy, ACT, medical trauma, cognitive assessment and medically unexplained symptoms and through the Institute of Child Health and GOSH Learning Academy.
The Gastroenterology department at GOSH is one of the UK’s leading centres of excellence in treating complex diseases affecting the gut, for example, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), gut motility issues, Gastro-Allergy and Parenteral Nutrition. Comprising of staff from all professional groups: doctors, nurses, scientists, allied health professionals and administrators.
Clinical Psychology is a highly valued profession within each multi-disciplinary team helping to optimise medical care by working with patients, their families and the MDT. We see children and families who are struggling with adjustment to their diagnosis, symptom/ pain management, treatment adherence, procedural fear, health anxieties and other psychosocial impact related to their gastroenterology condition.
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: Gillian Wright Job title: Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number: 020 7405 9200
Eleanor Constant, clinical
020 74059200
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- 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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