Consultant Clinical Psychologist inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED 19 AUG 2024

The successful applicant will contribute to clinical leadership of the stream, working closely with the Consultant Clinical psychologist stream lead.
Are you a looking for your next role in paediatric psychology? We are seeking applicants who have the required skills and expertise to work within two teams.

The successful candidate with join a team of Paediatric Psychologists in the Psychological and Mental Health Services (PAMHS) at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). They will also be Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the new Children and Young People’s Gender Service (London).

The post-holder will be part of a large team of clinical psychologists (Specialist Health Conditions Stream) at GOSH. This team provide a specialist paediatric psychology service to children and young people under the care of urology, endocrinology, dermatology, rheumatology, gastroenterology, and neurology.

The successful applicant will contribute to clinical leadership of the stream, working closely with the Consultant Clinical psychologist stream lead. Clinically, the post holder will be required to deliver highly specialist assessment, complex formulations and interventions – both individual and in groups. The role includes a mixture of inpatient and outpatient work and involves close working with medical MDTs. They will also be expected to provide consultation and training to staff teams at GOSH, including facilitating debriefs and reflective practice.

The post holder will also provide leadership to manage and plan the delivery of a highly specialist psychology and psychotherapy service within the NHS Children and Young People’s Gender Service (London) alongside the clinical lead. They will personally provide expert clinical input, through the provision of highly specialist assessments, complex formulations and interventions. The post holder will supervise and manage a range of psychological professionals and play a key role in the ongoing development of interventions.

In both parts of the role the post holder will be responsible for the monitoring and implementation of professional standards in the practice of applied psychology in the service and the systematic and effective provision of professional supervision, governance, and quality of the service.

The post offers opportunities to develop leadership skills by enabling the successful applicant to take a key role in a number of service development and research initiatives.

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: Dr Emma Hewson Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address:

Dr Helen Griffiths, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Head of Psychological Services:

Dr Deborah Woodman, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead for CYPGS London:
Are you a looking for your next role in paediatric psychology? We are seeking applicants who have the required skills and expertise to work within two teams.

The successful candidate with join a team of Paediatric Psychologists in the Psychological and Mental Health Services (PAMHS) at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). They will also be Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the new Children and Young People’s Gender Service (London).

The post-holder will be part of a large team of clinical psychologists (Specialist Health Conditions Stream) at GOSH. This team provide a specialist paediatric psychology service to children and young people under the care of urology, endocrinology, dermatology, rheumatology, gastroenterology, and neurology.

The successful applicant will contribute to clinical leadership of the stream, working closely with the Consultant Clinical psychologist stream lead. Clinically, the post holder will be required to deliver highly specialist assessment, complex formulations and interventions – both individual and in groups. The role includes a mixture of inpatient and outpatient work and involves close working with medical MDTs. They will also be expected to provide consultation and training to staff teams at GOSH, including facilitating debriefs and reflective practice.

The post holder will also provide leadership to manage and plan the delivery of a highly specialist psychology and psychotherapy service within the NHS Children and Young People’s Gender Service (London) alongside the clinical lead. They will personally provide expert clinical input, through the provision of highly specialist assessments, complex formulations and interventions. The post holder will supervise and manage a range of psychological professionals and play a key role in the ongoing development of interventions.

In both parts of the role the post holder will be responsible for the monitoring and implementation of professional standards in the practice of applied psychology in the service and the systematic and effective provision of professional supervision, governance, and quality of the service.

The post offers opportunities to develop leadership skills by enabling the successful applicant to take a key role in a number of service development and research initiatives.

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: Dr Emma Hewson Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address:

Dr Helen Griffiths, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Head of Psychological Services:

Dr Deborah Woodman, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead for CYPGS London:


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