Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Clinical Psychologist to join the Children's Psychology team at Poole Hospital. Our small psychology team work closely with our paediatric consultants, nurses and other allied health professionals to support both outpatients and admissions The successful candidate will be an integral member of the diabetes and oncology teams to help assess and support the emotional well-being of the children and their families/carers.
Clinical supervision will be provided and the post holder will be fully supported if the post is taken as a preceptorship role. This opportunity is suited to someone who is creative and innovative and can demonstrate excellent clinical, communication skills whilst demonstrating compassion and flexibility within this busy service.
Interview Date: TBC Base Location : Poole Hospital
Main duties of the job
To provide a specialist direct clinical service to young people and families in the paediatric oncology and diabetes service
To provide a specialist indirect clinical service through consultation, supervision, teaching and training, for colleagues within the paediatric diabetes and oncology teams
To undertake appropriate research, audit and evaluation.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for main job role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for main job role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, accredited by the BPS
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training/supervision.
- CPD in field of child health, chronic illness, therapies including ACT or systemic
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of client groups and care settings, including outpatient and inpatient care.
- Experience of working with children and families
- Experience of teaching, training
Desirable
- Experience of working in paediatrics, particularly diabetes and oncology
Knowledge
Essential
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.
Desirable
- Knowledge of a number of medical conditions (particularly diabetes) and the impact of their treatment on quality of life
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, accredited by the BPS
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training/supervision.
- CPD in field of child health, chronic illness, therapies including ACT or systemic
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of client groups and care settings, including outpatient and inpatient care.
- Experience of working with children and families
- Experience of teaching, training
Desirable
- Experience of working in paediatrics, particularly diabetes and oncology
Knowledge
Essential
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.
Desirable
- Knowledge of a number of medical conditions (particularly diabetes) and the impact of their treatment on quality of life
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
