Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Neonatal Family Clinical Psychologist

The closing date is 07 September 2025

Job summary

Clinical Psychologists and other accredited psychological professionals, with specialist expertise in neonatology, are key providers of evidence-based psychological assessment and interventions for parents, infants and staff on neonatal units. They work as part of an MDT, provide consultation to medical teams on complex cases and supervise other professionals delivering psychological interventions for parents and providing staff support.

Main duties of the job

The post includes assessment and intervention in three important areas within neonatal units:

  1. Parental and family mental health
  2. Infant Mental Health
  3. Staff Support and Training

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Details

Date posted

22 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£61,631 to £68,623 a year pro rata pa incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

396-NN-7349401-NN-GV-Y

Job locations

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB


Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Person Specification

Desirable

Essential

  • 1-2 years experience

Essential

Essential

  • Masters level Clinical Psychologist qualification
  • Experience of working with families

Desirable

  • Hospital based experience
  • Evidence of Neonatal Interest
  • Evidence of CPD

Interest in family Psychology

Essential

  • Evidence of hospital placements

Desirable

  • Evidence of Family based placements
Person Specification

Desirable

Essential

  • 1-2 years experience

Essential

Essential

  • Masters level Clinical Psychologist qualification
  • Experience of working with families

Desirable

  • Hospital based experience
  • Evidence of Neonatal Interest
  • Evidence of CPD

Interest in family Psychology

Essential

  • Evidence of hospital placements

Desirable

  • Evidence of Family based placements

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.

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.

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron Neonatal Unit

Marie Richter

marie.richter@nhs.net

02085467711

Details

Date posted

22 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£61,631 to £68,623 a year pro rata pa incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

396-NN-7349401-NN-GV-Y

Job locations

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB


Supporting documents

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