Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated clinical psychologist to join the Psychological and Mental Health Service (PAMHS). The post will primarily be in the Attachment and Trauma Team which is a multidisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, psychotherapist, family therapist and clinical psychologists.
The team works with children with complex trauma, attachment difficulties and a background of abuse and neglect who are presenting with a range of neurodevelopmental, mental health and behavioural difficulties. We also see children with complex and perplexing physical presentations and those with trauma symptoms relating to their medical treatment. The team carries out comprehensive assessments and provides a range of evidence-based treatments to children and young people and their families.
We encourage all applicants to contact Kate.prentice@gosh.nhs.uk to arrange a time to discuss the post.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a large psychological and mental health department and be able to access the learning and opportunities that come with being part of a leading children's hospital. There is an expectation that the post holder will also provide some input to other services across the department which provides opportunities for additional experiences.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS/HCPC, including clinical psychometrics, eating disorders and lifespan developmental psychology.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council as Practitioner Psychologist (or eligible for registration once qualified)
Desirable
- ADOS-2/ADI/3Di/ trained
- Trained in a formal attachment assessment
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values oAlways welcoming oAlways helpful oAlways expert oAlways one team
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with in an MDT
Desirable
- Experience and expertise with looked after and adopted children, children and young people with PTSD and complex trauma
- Experience of working with people with neurodevelopmental conditions including ASD and ADHD
- Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts and of working in a multicultural framework
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Experience of working with clinical complexity and distressing and emotive information
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- oKnowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- oUnderstanding of diversity and inclusion challenges in the workplace.
Desirable
- oDemonstrable contribution to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Person Specification
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS/HCPC, including clinical psychometrics, eating disorders and lifespan developmental psychology.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council as Practitioner Psychologist (or eligible for registration once qualified)
Desirable
- ADOS-2/ADI/3Di/ trained
- Trained in a formal attachment assessment
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values oAlways welcoming oAlways helpful oAlways expert oAlways one team
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with in an MDT
Desirable
- Experience and expertise with looked after and adopted children, children and young people with PTSD and complex trauma
- Experience of working with people with neurodevelopmental conditions including ASD and ADHD
- Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts and of working in a multicultural framework
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Experience of working with clinical complexity and distressing and emotive information
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- oKnowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- oUnderstanding of diversity and inclusion challenges in the workplace.
Desirable
- oDemonstrable contribution to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
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.
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.
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
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
