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Paediatric Clinical Psychologist
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 427-8222830
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated highly specialist Clinical Psychologist to join our Paediatric Psychology Service in an exciting split role working across General Paediatrics, Paediatric Oncology and Tuberous Sclerosis (TS - a lifespan service).
This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, supporting children, young people and their families at every point from diagnosis onwards.
You will provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based intervention for children and young people experiencing the emotional, behavioural and psychological impact of physical illness. You will work collaboratively with families and professionals to improve adjustment, coping, treatment adherence and quality of life.
Paediatric Clinical Psychologist (Band 8a - will consider Band 7 depending on experience, with a supported development plan)
General Paediatrics, Paediatric Oncology and Tuberous Sclerosis service (0.7 or 3.5 days/ week)
Main duties of the job
Working across General Paediatrics, Paediatric Oncology and TS you will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary teams to support children and young people with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, contributing psychological expertise in outpatient and inpatient settings and providing psychological care from diagnosis onwards.
The role offers excellent opportunities to influence service development and innovation. You will provide consultation to multidisciplinary colleagues, deliver teaching and training, supervise trainee and assistant psychologists, and support psychologically informed care across children's services.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing and improving the psychological wellbeing of children and young people living with physical health conditions; has excellent assessment, formulation and intervention skills with children, young people and families and enjoys working collaboratively within multidisciplinary medical teams, while also able to work independently.
In return, we offer a small but supportive team of psychologists working across children's services, regular supervision, opportunities for CPD, service development and leadership.
Flexible working arrangements are available where service needs allow.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.
We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.
We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!
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Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
427-8222830
Job locations
Royal United Hospital
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in psychology Post graduate Doctoral Degree in clinical psychology or equivalent recognised and accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Post qualification training in a model appropriate to Paediatric Psychology e.g. EMDR, CBT ACT, Systemic Therapy Training in Supervision.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people with complex presentations
- Experience and knowledge of working with safeguarding issues
- Ability to demonstrate working flexibly and independently in a high-pressure environment using highly complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience working with high distress and trauma where high level of sensitivity and skill required.
- Experience providing high quality supervision
- Experience delivering presentation, teaching and training
Desirable
- Experience in paediatric psychology
- Experience working in an acute hospital trust
- Experience of different modes of working - e.g. group, behavioural management
- Experience developing service pathways
- Experience of staff work, including debriefs after a distressing incident
- Experience of cognitive and neuropsychological assessments
- Experience supervising trainee psychologists
Physical skills, mental and emotional effort
Essential
- Ability to work with highly distressed, traumatised people and remain calm in challenging situations
- Able to sit or stand for extended periods in order to provide therapy
- Able to work at computer.
Values
Essential
- Demonstrated values that indicate values of compassion and respect as central to their practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in psychology Post graduate Doctoral Degree in clinical psychology or equivalent recognised and accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Post qualification training in a model appropriate to Paediatric Psychology e.g. EMDR, CBT ACT, Systemic Therapy Training in Supervision.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people with complex presentations
- Experience and knowledge of working with safeguarding issues
- Ability to demonstrate working flexibly and independently in a high-pressure environment using highly complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience working with high distress and trauma where high level of sensitivity and skill required.
- Experience providing high quality supervision
- Experience delivering presentation, teaching and training
Desirable
- Experience in paediatric psychology
- Experience working in an acute hospital trust
- Experience of different modes of working - e.g. group, behavioural management
- Experience developing service pathways
- Experience of staff work, including debriefs after a distressing incident
- Experience of cognitive and neuropsychological assessments
- Experience supervising trainee psychologists
Physical skills, mental and emotional effort
Essential
- Ability to work with highly distressed, traumatised people and remain calm in challenging situations
- Able to sit or stand for extended periods in order to provide therapy
- Able to work at computer.
Values
Essential
- Demonstrated values that indicate values of compassion and respect as central to their practice.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospital
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospital
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom