Clinical Psychologist In Children's Renal Service

Overview

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts is seeking Clinical Psychologists or final year Trainee Clinical Psychologists with a keen interest in clinical health psychology, particularly regarding the impact of living with health conditions. Candidates may have experience working with physical health issues affecting children or adults, or experience in child and adolescent mental health services. There are several exciting opportunities for band 8a clinical psychology posts in various medical services:

• Paediatric Renal (1.0 WTE 8a)
• Paediatric Endocrinology, DSD & Diabetes (0.6 WTE 8a)
• Paediatric Respiratory (0.4 WTE)
• Paediatric LTV (long-term ventilation) (0.4 WTE 8a)

The postholder will join the respective paediatric medical services at Nottingham Children's Hospital (QMC). As a psychologist in these services, you will provide specialist clinical psychology support to children and young people, helping them manage psychological distress and achieve better treatment outcomes.

Newly qualified psychologists or 3rd Year Trainees due to qualify in 2024 are encouraged to apply.

Main Duties

Your role will involve close collaboration with the medical service multidisciplinary team, working with children and young people through consultations, direct work, and attendance at multidisciplinary clinics. Your primary location will be at the Children's Hospital QMC campus, where you'll be part of a growing Clinical Psychology Department with specializations in Paediatric Psychology, Adult Medical Psychology, and Child and Adult Neuropsychology.

About Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts offer numerous opportunities for continued professional development and provide robust clinical supervision within the paediatric clinical psychology team. There are also chances to supervise trainees from DClinPsy courses in the region. The department is committed to clinical research, with strong support available for you to participate in or develop your clinical research interests.

With over 19,000 staff, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts is one of the largest employers in the city, playing a crucial role in the health and wellbeing of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts's local population. Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts is leaders in research, education, and innovation.

Join Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts's wonderful team at NUH, where Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts value diversity and welcome new ideas to enhance Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts's ability to deliver world-class healthcare to the diverse patient populations Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts serve. Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts strive to turn your job into a rewarding career through endless personal development opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

Familiarize yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's standards.

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Completed (or due to complete in 2024) postgraduate doctoral level DClinPsy in clinical psychology accredited by the BPS.
• Current HCPC registration for Clinical Psychologist or eligibility to qualify for registration in 2024.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS/HCPC.

Desirable

• Post-doctoral training in specialized areas of psychological practice.
• Previous training in medical psychology.
• Training in supervising other psychological professionals.

Experience

Essential

• Working with people with medical/chronic physical health conditions.
• Exercising clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care.
• Teaching, training, and/or professional and clinical supervision.
• Working with children and young people.
• Experience within a multidisciplinary team including medicine and nursing.
• Conducting risk assessments.

Desirable

• Experience in an acute hospital with children and young people with medical conditions.
• Assessing and treating patients with renal conditions.
• Representing psychology within a multidisciplinary context.
• Supervising clinical staff.
• Conducting clinical research.

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Effective communication of complex, clinically sensitive information.
• Providing consultation to professional and non-professional groups.
• Knowledge of legislation related to mental health.
• Developing multi-media materials for presentations.
• Ability to form strong therapeutic relationships.

Desirable

• Knowledge of specialized psychological therapies or assessment methodologies.
• Experience in a multicultural framework.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Skills in psychological assessment, intervention, and management.
• Knowledge of research design and methodology.

Desirable

• Knowledge of specialized psychological therapies for long-term health conditions.
• Experience with qualitative research methods.

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Ability to support staff in distressing situations.
• Employing clinical governance mechanisms.

Desirable

• Experience in supervising other psychologists.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to travel between locations in a working day.
• Up-to-date immunizations required (including TB, HepB).

Desirable

• Flexibility in working days to suit the service.