Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Child Psychology team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join our friendly and enthusiastic team. You will work alongside two other psychologists to provide a service to the Paediatric Cardiac Service at UHS.
The Child Psychology team consists of 26 Clinical Psychologists and three Admin staff as well as Trainees and Assistants. We are a friendly and supportive team with good arrangements for supervision and further learning. The team draws from a range of theoretical frameworks to inform it's practice, including attachment, systemic ideas, ACT, CFT, CBT and EMDR. The Child Psychology team provides a strong and supportive base from which we can give our best to the families we meet, as well as to our multidisciplinary colleagues. As a team we place a strong emphasis on self-care and on supporting one another. This means that there are clear job plans and people are encouraged to maintain a good work/life balance. The positive working atmosphere and the opportunities for development mean we have a long track record of retaining staff within the team.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will support the delivery of psychologically informed care to families. There will be opportunities to provide specialist psychological input to children and their families who are cared for by the Cardiac service. You will collaborate closely with the two Clinical Psychologists who work in Cardiac services to deliver the service and there will be opportunities for service development.
We are seeking a Clinical Psychologist with experience of working with children and families and who has an enthusiasm for collaborative working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will support the delivery of psychologically informed care to families. There will be opportunities to provide specialist psychological input to children and their families who are cared for by the Cardiac service. You will collaborate closely with the two Clinical Psychologists who work in Cardiac services to deliver the service and there will be opportunities for service development.
We are seeking a Clinical Psychologist with experience of working with children and families and who has an enthusiasm for collaborative working.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Post graduate doctoral level in training in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council
- Further post-doctoral training in the psychological assessment and treatment of children and young people with acute and chronic illnesses and life-limiting conditions, acquired through structured clinical supervision, self study and attendance at relevant courses
Desirable
- Further post-doctoral training in one area of psychological therapy e.g. family therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy
- Training in restraint, e.g. SCIP
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Assessed experience of working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist for reasonable length of time (minimum of 2 years).
- Experience of assessing and working with children and young people with a whole range of emotional and behavioural difficulties and their families/carers, presenting with the full range of clinical severity across a range of settings including outpatient, community and residential.
- Experience of working in an acute paediatric setting and/or experience of working with children and families experiencing issues related to loss, bereavement, long term medical needs, severe illness or injury.
- Familiarity with maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and challenging behaviour including physical abuse.
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility in the psychological care of children and young people, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multi-agency care plan
- Experience of teaching/training other professionals in Clinical Psychology.
- Experience of designing, carrying out, analysing and presenting clinical audit and service evaluation
- Experience of representing psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care.
Desirable
- Experience working in a constantly changing environment.
- Experience of providing psychological management for children and young people who resist compliance with medical procedures.
- Experience of the application of Psychology in different cultural contexts.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Post graduate doctoral level in training in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council
- Further post-doctoral training in the psychological assessment and treatment of children and young people with acute and chronic illnesses and life-limiting conditions, acquired through structured clinical supervision, self study and attendance at relevant courses
Desirable
- Further post-doctoral training in one area of psychological therapy e.g. family therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy
- Training in restraint, e.g. SCIP
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Assessed experience of working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist for reasonable length of time (minimum of 2 years).
- Experience of assessing and working with children and young people with a whole range of emotional and behavioural difficulties and their families/carers, presenting with the full range of clinical severity across a range of settings including outpatient, community and residential.
- Experience of working in an acute paediatric setting and/or experience of working with children and families experiencing issues related to loss, bereavement, long term medical needs, severe illness or injury.
- Familiarity with maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and challenging behaviour including physical abuse.
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility in the psychological care of children and young people, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multi-agency care plan
- Experience of teaching/training other professionals in Clinical Psychology.
- Experience of designing, carrying out, analysing and presenting clinical audit and service evaluation
- Experience of representing psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care.
Desirable
- Experience working in a constantly changing environment.
- Experience of providing psychological management for children and young people who resist compliance with medical procedures.
- Experience of the application of Psychology in different cultural contexts.
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).
