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Senior Clinical Psychologist for Children and Young People
2 months ago
Position Overview
We are in search of a dedicated professional to join our esteemed team in the field of pediatric psychology. This role is designed for individuals with the necessary qualifications and experience to contribute effectively to our multidisciplinary teams.
The selected candidate will become a vital member of the Pediatric Psychology team within the Psychological and Mental Health Services (PAMHS) at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Additionally, they will serve as a Senior Clinical Psychologist in the newly established Children and Young People's Gender Service.
This position involves collaboration with a large cohort of clinical psychologists specializing in various health conditions at GOSH. The team is committed to delivering specialized psychological services to children and adolescents receiving care in urology, endocrinology, dermatology, rheumatology, gastroenterology, and neurology.
The successful applicant will play a crucial role in clinical leadership, working closely with the lead psychologist of the stream. The responsibilities include providing highly specialized assessments, developing complex formulations, and delivering interventions both individually and in group settings. The role encompasses both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities and requires close collaboration with medical multidisciplinary teams. Furthermore, the post-holder will be expected to offer consultation and training to staff members at GOSH, including facilitating debriefing sessions and reflective practice.
Key Responsibilities
The post-holder will also take on leadership responsibilities to oversee and strategize the delivery of a highly specialized psychology and psychotherapy service within the NHS Children and Young People's Gender Service, in partnership with the clinical lead. They will provide expert clinical input through comprehensive assessments, intricate formulations, and targeted interventions. The role includes supervising and managing a diverse range of psychological professionals and contributing significantly to the ongoing development of therapeutic interventions.
In both aspects of the role, the post-holder will ensure adherence to professional standards in applied psychology practice and oversee the systematic provision of professional supervision, governance, and quality assurance within the service.
This position offers opportunities for professional growth, allowing the successful candidate to engage in various service development and research initiatives.
About Our Organization
Great Ormond Street Hospital is dedicated to hiring the most qualified individuals based solely on their abilities and merits, evaluated against the role's criteria through a fair and unbiased process.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all staff members are valued and respected. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status, or duration of unemployment.
We particularly encourage applications from individuals belonging to BAME communities, those with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and members of the LGBT+ community.
Our organization has established policies and procedures to ensure fair and consistent treatment for all applicants and employees. We take pride in our accreditation as a Disability Confident Employer and our membership in the Business Disability Forum and Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We actively support employee-led networks focused on BAME, LGBT+, disability, long-term health conditions, and women's issues, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Job Responsibilities
The complete job description outlines the primary tasks and responsibilities associated with this role, while the person specification details the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please refer to the attachments provided.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Alignment with our core values.
Academic/Professional Qualifications:
Desirable:
- Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent qualifications accepted by the HCPC for professional registration.
- Minimum 2:1 honors degree in Psychology.
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology.
- Registered with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- Eligibility for Chartered Status and membership in the Division of Clinical Psychology.
- Additional specialized training in psychological practice relevant to the service.
- Completion of a clinical supervision training course.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development as required by the HCPC.
Experience/Knowledge:
Essential:
- Demonstrated experience as a clinical specialist in pediatric psychology and working with children and young people with gender diversity.
- Leadership experience in clinical settings.
- Significant experience working at a highly specialized level as a qualified psychologist.
- Experience with diverse client groups across various care settings.
- Full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment.
- Experience in teaching, training, and professional supervision.
- Management experience of qualified and pre-qualified clinical psychologists.
- Knowledge of psychological application in diverse cultural contexts.
- Doctoral level knowledge of clinical psychology and lifespan developmental psychology.
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Post-doctoral knowledge of clinical pediatric psychology.
- Experience in specialist psychological assessment and treatment.
- Experience addressing diversity issues within local communities.
- Experience in research, audit, or service evaluation projects.
- Experience in implementing service development projects.
- Knowledge of management and leadership theory and practice.
- Advanced knowledge of psychological therapies for children and young people with gender diversity.
- Advanced knowledge of psychopathology and intervention evidence bases.
- Knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation regarding mental health and client protection.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology and statistical analysis.
- Understanding of factors affecting mental health care accessibility.
Desirable:
- Experience in multi-professional team management.
- Valuable lived experience of mental health challenges.
Skills/Abilities:
Essential:
- Ability to deliver psychological therapy across diverse cultural contexts.
- Skills in patient assessment and interpretation of complex situations.
- Expertise in administering and interpreting psychological assessments.
- Effective communication skills for sensitive information sharing.
- Ability to plan and schedule assessments and interventions.
- Expertise in delivering psychological services to client groups.
- Proficiency in psychometric test administration.
- Well-developed consultation skills for multi-professional collaboration.
- Strong IT skills for data entry and analysis.
- Skills in providing training to other professionals.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to articulate the role of clinical psychology within professional frameworks.
- Capacity to manage organizational stress and support others.
- Skills in providing consultation to various professional groups.
- Ability to implement clinical governance mechanisms.
- Ability to create complex multimedia materials for presentations.
- Capacity to maintain focus during assessments and interventions.
- Ability to manage emotionally challenging situations.
- Ability to handle verbal aggression and hostility.
