Job summary
We have an exciting post available at the Tic Service, Great Ormond Street Hospital:
Permanent Contract Band 8a Senior Clinical Psychologist: 0.4wte
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Tic Service as a clinical psychologist. The postholder will primarily be based in the multidisciplinary team that provides assessment and treatment to children and young people with complex neurodevelopmental disorders (including Tourette syndrome and functional tics) alongside commonly co-occurring neurodevelopmental and mental health disorders.
Supervision and line management is provided by a principal clinical psychologist.
Main duties of the job
Training will be provided and there are research and development opportunities on the team.
Please contact Dr Eve McAllister (Eve.McAllister@gosh.nhs.uk) or Tara Murphy (Tara.Murphy@gosh.nhs.uk) for further information or a discussion about the role.
Closing date: Wednesday May 28th 2025
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
Please see the Job Description attached.
This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description attached.
This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Gosh Values
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- 1st class Honours degree in Psychology or 2.1 Hons Psychology and post-graduate qualification/training (e.g. MSc) in neuropsychology or related subject
- 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 and neuropsychology, and lifespan developmental psychology.
- Eligibility for Chartered status and membership of the Division of Clinical Psychology
- Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council as Practitioner Psychologist.
- Post-doctoral training and recorded CPD experience
- Formal training in supervision of other psychologists.
Desirable
- Further qualifications in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice, particularly CBT or neuropsychology
- Experience of working with children with tic disorders.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist at specialist level
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity
- Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care
- Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts and of working in a multicultural framework
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and young people and child protection.
- Experience of supervising assistant psychologists, trainee psychologists, qualified staff and/or other professionals
Desirable
- Experience of presenting psychology to multidisciplinary audiences at conferences or other educational settings.
- Experience and expertise in working with children who have neurodevelopmental conditions.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological and cognitive assessment, intervention and management.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their carers, and other professionals.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to distressing situations and challenging behaviours.
- Evidence of skilled and productive multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Evidence of specialised psychological therapeutic skills as used in complex cases within child mental health
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Gosh Values
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- 1st class Honours degree in Psychology or 2.1 Hons Psychology and post-graduate qualification/training (e.g. MSc) in neuropsychology or related subject
- 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 and neuropsychology, and lifespan developmental psychology.
- Eligibility for Chartered status and membership of the Division of Clinical Psychology
- Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council as Practitioner Psychologist.
- Post-doctoral training and recorded CPD experience
- Formal training in supervision of other psychologists.
Desirable
- Further qualifications in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice, particularly CBT or neuropsychology
- Experience of working with children with tic disorders.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist at specialist level
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity
- Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care
- Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts and of working in a multicultural framework
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and young people and child protection.
- Experience of supervising assistant psychologists, trainee psychologists, qualified staff and/or other professionals
Desirable
- Experience of presenting psychology to multidisciplinary audiences at conferences or other educational settings.
- Experience and expertise in working with children who have neurodevelopmental conditions.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological and cognitive assessment, intervention and management.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their carers, and other professionals.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to distressing situations and challenging behaviours.
- Evidence of skilled and productive multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Evidence of specialised psychological therapeutic skills as used in complex cases within child mental health
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
Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH
London
WC1N6JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
