Job summary
Come and join our multi-disciplinary team delivering highly specialist psychology services in a specialist Psychological and Mental Health team (PAMHS). We offer a busy and stimulating work setting with supportive colleagues and a wide range of learning opportunities.
The Feeding and Eating Disorders Service (FEDS) is a multi-disciplinary team within PAMHS, which provides specialist assessment and treatment for children and young people presenting with feeding difficulties and eating disorders. We typically see children aged 0 to 16 years, with feeding difficulties, eating disorders, restricted eating, some meeting the diagnosis for ARFID, food phobias and generalised anxiety presenting with difficulties eating. Interventions include CBT, parent work and systemic interventions.
Main duties of the job
Suitable applicants will have experience of working within a clinical setting, preferably with children, experience of data collation, databases and working in a multi-disciplinary setting will be an advantage. Previous experience of working as an assistant psychologist is desirable.
Please note the vacancy may be closed earlier once we receive 50 applications. We would advise that you are as succinct as possible in your application, adhering closely to the person specification and try to limit your personal statement to 500 words.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Good honours degree in Psychology (Upper second class or higher)
- Qualified to register as a graduate member of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further qualification in research skills, psychological assessment or intervention
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of research methodology and/or experience of conducting audits and managing data, including outcome measures
- Postgraduate experience of working in a mental health or similar clinical setting
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Postgraduate experience of providing supportive or psychological interventions with children and families, or group work
- An understanding of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
- Knowledge, experience or interest in feeding and eating disorders and/or neurodevelopmental conditions
Desirable
- An understanding of the experiences and challenges faced by families with children with additional needs and challenges.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Capacity for learning about the application of psychological theory to clinical settings.
- Ability to engage and work well with children and families.
- Ability to engage and work well with children and families.
- Ability to work flexibly in a busy/demanding environment.
- Ability to engage effectively in supervision.
- Ability to apply existing knowledge of psychological theories and models to a health setting.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Good honours degree in Psychology (Upper second class or higher)
- Qualified to register as a graduate member of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further qualification in research skills, psychological assessment or intervention
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of research methodology and/or experience of conducting audits and managing data, including outcome measures
- Postgraduate experience of working in a mental health or similar clinical setting
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Postgraduate experience of providing supportive or psychological interventions with children and families, or group work
- An understanding of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
- Knowledge, experience or interest in feeding and eating disorders and/or neurodevelopmental conditions
Desirable
- An understanding of the experiences and challenges faced by families with children with additional needs and challenges.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Capacity for learning about the application of psychological theory to clinical settings.
- Ability to engage and work well with children and families.
- Ability to engage and work well with children and families.
- Ability to work flexibly in a busy/demanding environment.
- Ability to engage effectively in supervision.
- Ability to apply existing knowledge of psychological theories and models to a health setting.
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
