Clinical Psychologist – Paediatrics

1 month ago

Chichester, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Full time

Job summary

Paediatric Psychologist - Diabetes and Long Term Health Conditions - Band 8a wte permanent (opportunity of fixed term to

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking a confident Clinical Psychologist to join our established Paediatric Psychology team supporting children with a range of physical health conditions (including Chronic Pain, Cystic Fibrosis, Childhood Cancers, Diabetes, Epilepsy and Perplexing Functional presentations). We work within and alongside multidisciplinary teams with Paediatricians, Specialist Nurses, Physiotherapists and Dieticians through our clinics and inpatient facilities at St Richards Hospital in Chichester and Worthing Hospital to provide a responsive therapeutic service for young people and their families. We became adept in the use of virtual video consultations during the pandemic period and have retained this valuable adjunct to our more traditional ways of working.

The post holder will become an integral member of our established Multidisciplinary Paediatric Diabetes Team and sessions will be dedicated to supporting young people with diabetes. They will be responsible for a clinical caseload of children with diabetes and a range of other long term health conditions.

Main duties of the job

We are passionate about providing a high quality holistic service and are looking forward to welcoming a psychologist with drive and enthusiasm onto the team. Support and supervision for this post will be offered by our experienced psychologists. In addition to experienced Paediatric Psychologists welcome enquiries from recently qualified psychologists interested in preceptorship and CAMHS Psychologists interested in moving into the specialty.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a clinical psychology service to children, young people and their families / carers who are users of the Paediatric Department in the western part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex); providing highly specialist psychological assessments and interventions as part of the specialist Paediatric Psychology team. The post holder will become an integral member of our established Multidisciplinary Paediatric Diabetes Team and sessions will be dedicated to supporting young people with diabetes. They will be responsible for a clinical caseload of children with diabetes and a range of other long term health conditions in both St Richards Hospital (SRH) in Chichester and Worthing Hospital (WH), travelling between sites in accordance with the needs of the service. The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and in line with best, evidence-based practice and the agreed care pathways, policies and procedures of the Paediatric Psychology Team.

The post holder will support psychological practice within the Paediatric Department and the wider professional network involved with the service users, by providing clinical supervision, consultation, mentorship, teaching and advice on matters related to the psychological development and functioning of children and young people with diabetes and other chronic health conditions.

The post holder will utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research as required by the Specialist Paediatric Psychology Team.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

oDoctoral level training in clinical psychology, including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, as accredited by the British Psychological Society. oRelevant post qualification clinical experience.

Desirable

oPost qualification clinical experience in Paediatric Psychology. oPost qualification experience working clinically in health and medical settings. oEvidence of advanced post qualification training and / or CPD to support specialist therapeutic work in the paediatric medical context.

Skills

Essential

oClinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of psychological difficulties arising in childhood. oA thorough understanding of the psychological sequelae of physical health problems including long term health conditions

Desirable

oA high level of clinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of psychological difficulties arising in the context of long term health conditions.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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