Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist

Main area: Child Health Grade Band: 8a Contract: Fixed term for 12 months (secondment considered) Hours: Part time – 30 hours per week Job ref: 188-CL040425-C Site: University Hospital Southampton Town: Southampton Salary: £53,755.00 – £60,504.00 Per Annum (PA), Pro Rata Closing date: 20/05/2025 23:59 Interview date: 27/05/2025 Job overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust offers a fantastic opportunity to join our team. Please see below for detailed job description. Main duties of the job We seek a part-time (0.8 WTE) Clinical Psychologist for 12 months to provide psychological input to Paediatric Oncology, Haematology, and General Paediatrics at Southampton Children’s Hospital. Applications from Trainee Clinical Psychologists nearing qualification from doctoral programmes are welcome. Join a large, supportive department of over 25 psychologists. Working for our organisation UHS is one of England\’s largest acute teaching Trusts, offering extensive learning and development opportunities. Located on the south coast with excellent transport links, Southampton is an ideal place to live and work, close to natural attractions like the New Forest and Jurassic Coast. We value technology and innovation, and encourage personalizing your application to highlight your skills. We support flexible working to help staff balance personal commitments. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The role involves assessing and providing therapy to children and families dealing with cancer and leukaemia, including those in follow-up care. You will collaborate with psychologists and the wider psychosocial team, offering psychological advice, support, and consultation to children, families, hospital staff, and local services. Experience working with children and families in paediatric settings and a collaborative approach are essential. Person specification Trust Values Always Improving Working Together Qualifications, knowledge, and experience Postgraduate doctoral training in Clinical Psychology, accredited by the Health Professions Council Experience assessing and working with children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties in various settings Experience working in an acute paediatric setting or with children facing loss, bereavement, or severe illness Experience managing children who have difficulty with medical procedures Experience conducting neuropsychological assessments with children and young people Post-doctoral training in psychological assessment and treatment of children with acute or chronic illnesses, including training in restraint (e.g., SCIP) Please note that the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Applications via agencies are not accepted. We offer support for travel and parking, including discounted travel benefits and a park & ride facility. Our commitment to equality We promote equality and diversity, providing a harassment-free environment, and monitor recruitment and employment practices to ensure fairness across all protected characteristics. How and why we use your information We may use your data for audit and fraud prevention, in compliance with GDPR regulations. Employer certification / accreditation badges This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020. #J-18808-Ljbffr