Clinical Psychologist Paediatric Respiratory

We are looking for Clinical Psychologists or final year Trainee Clinical Psychologists with an interest in clinical health psychology and the impact of living with a respiratory condition. You may have experience of working with physical health problems with either children/families or adults, or experience of working in child and adolescent or adult mental health services with a keen interest and desire to apply that knowledge to work in an acute trust. The post-holder will join the Children's Respiratory Service at the Nottingham Children's Hospital (QMC). Children and young people experiencing respiratory conditions can experience a range of psychological difficulties. Psychological distress can also exacerbate their respiratory condition and physical symptoms. As a psychologist working in the service, you will provide a specialist clinical psychology service for children/young people to help them better manage psychological distress and obtain better treatment outcomes. We would welcome applications from newly qualified psychologists, or 3rd Year Trainees due to qualify in 2024.Main duties of the jobThe main duties of the role will involve working closely with the multidisciplinary Children's Respiratory Team. You will work with children and young people through consultation to staff, direct work and by attending multidisciplinary clinics. Your base will predominantly be at the Children's Hospital QMC campus. You will be part of a welcoming and growing Clinical Psychology Department which incorporates specialisms in Paediatric Psychology, Adult Medical Psychology and Child and Adult Neuropsychology.About usThere are opportunities for continued professional development and clinical supervision is well provided for within the paediatric clinical psychology team. We regularly have trainees from the DClinPsy courses around the region, so there would be opportunities to supervise trainees. You will also be involved in providing consultation, training and supervision as required to others within and outside of the multidisciplinary team. The department has a commitment to clinical research. Strong support is available to participate in research or to develop your clinical research interests. With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease ensure that you familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.Person SpecificationCommitment to Trust Values & BehavioursEssential
Must be able
Training & QualificationsEssential
Completed (or due to complete in 2023/24) postgraduate doctoral level DClinPsy in clinical psychology as 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 one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
ExperienceEssential
Experience of working with children and adults with physical health problems, or with children or adults with mental health problems Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for client's psychological care and treatment Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision Experience of carrying out research
Desirable
Working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist in paediatric psychology or adult clinical health psychology
Communication & Relationship skillsEssential
Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
Desirable
Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies or assessment methodologies Experience of working within a multicultural framework Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group
Analytical & Judgement skillsEssential
Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including both quantitative and qualitative methods
Desirable
Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for people with long-term health conditions Knowledge of complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology Experience using qualitative research methods
Planning & organisation skillsEssential
Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS/HCPC Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to distressing situations Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings
Physical skillsEssential
Ability to move between a number of locations within the Region in a working day
Other requirements specific to the roleEssential
Up to date immunisations are required, including TB and HepB Ability to work on days to suit the service
Employer detailsEmployer nameNottingham University Hospitals NHS TrustsAddressQueen's Medical Centre Nottingham NG7 2UHAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 164-6066423
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