Clinical Psychologist | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 26 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £53,755 - £60,504 per annum or per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 October 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO14 2AA |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6677885/188-CL450924 |
Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
The Child Psychology team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join our friendly and enthusiastic team. You will work alongside two other psychologists to provide a service to the Paediatric Cardiac Service at UHS.
The Child Psychology team consists of 26 Clinical Psychologists and three Admin staff as well as Trainees and Assistants. We are a friendly and supportive team with good arrangements for supervision and further learning. The team draws from a range of theoretical frameworks to inform it’s practice, including attachment, systemic ideas, ACT, CFT, CBT and EMDR. The Child Psychology team provides a strong and supportive base from which we can give our best to the families we meet, as well as to our multidisciplinary colleagues. As a team we place a strong emphasis on self-care and on supporting one another. This means that there are clear job plans and people are encouraged to maintain a good work/life balance. The positive working atmosphere and the opportunities for development mean we have a long track record of retaining staff within the team.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
You will support the delivery of psychologically informed care to families. There will be opportunities to provide specialist psychological input to children and their families who are cared for by the Cardiac service. You will collaborate closely with the two Clinical Psychologists who work in Cardiac services to deliver the service and there will be opportunities for service development.
We are seeking a Clinical Psychologist with experience of working with children and families and who has an enthusiasm for collaborative working.
This advert closes on Thursday 10 Oct 2024