Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Clinical Psychologist

The closing date is 06 August 2025

Job summary

**Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity until 31/01/2027**

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Pain Management team within the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. The Pain team is a dynamic and friendly large multi-disciplinary team. There are currently 4 part-time Clinical Psychologists and 1 Assistant Psychologist within the Pain team, and we are recruiting to a 0.58 WTE Clinical Psychology role. Clinical Psychology is respected and valued within the team, and there are several multi-disciplinary groups offered to our patients, in which psychology plays a key role. There is a strong developmental focus within the team and the successful candidate will be supported to develop their skills and clinical interests within the needs of the service.

We would be keen to hear from applicants who are soon to complete their Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and would appoint newly qualified staff on a Band 7. Candidates with at least 18 months experience would be appointed at a Band 8A.

Main duties of the job

The role includes a combination of individual assessment appointments and individual treatment appointments, in addition to multi-disciplinary and uni-disciplinary group sessions. The main treatment model used within the service is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside trauma focused therapies including EMDR and specialist group supervision is available as required alongside regular clinical supervision within the service. There will be the opportunity to get involved in service development, and to shape the psychology provision within the clinic.Research is encouraged and you will be supported to consider research projects.The post is based at Adelaide Street Health Centre which has onsite parking available for staff. In addition to duties within clinics, the post-holder will be expected to contribute to the development of Clinical Psychology across the Trust, and there may be occasions when it will be necessary to attend meetings at the main NNUH site on Colney Lane.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

18 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £62,682 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

17 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-24-CS2684

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2225 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Band 8a & B7 - Registration with HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist
Band 8a - Post-graduate doctorate (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) in Clinical Psychology Advanced Keyboard skills

Experience

Essential

Some relevant pre-qualification experience and a variety of clinical placements during training

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Band 8a & B7 - Registration with HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist
Band 8a - Post-graduate doctorate (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) in Clinical Psychology Advanced Keyboard skills

Experience

Essential

Some relevant pre-qualification experience and a variety of clinical placements during training

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)