Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join the Children's Psychological Medicine team based at the Children\'s Hospital Oxford. This established role supports the delivery of a psychological service to young people and their families who are seen by the Oncology Service, as well as providing General Paediatric input within the Children\'s Hospital. Psychology plays a key role within these services, embedded within the MDT to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, and family-integrated care. You would be joining another psychologist who also works in the Pain Management Service. The post is a full-time position. The Trust is supportive of flexible working arrangements and there are opportunities to develop interests in specific therapeutic models, with funds available for additional training.
Children\'s Psychological Medicine consists of psychologists, psychiatrists, and a family therapist, providing opportunities for both formal and informal consultation with staff experienced in a range of therapeutic approaches.
Main duties
* The postholder will provide a highly specialised paediatric clinical psychology service to children, young people, and their families referred to Children\'s Psychological Medicine. Responsibilities include assessment, intervention, consultation, research and audit, supervision, and training.
* Specifically, the postholder will:
o Deliver a specialist service for 6 sessions per week (0.6 WTE) to the Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) Oncology Service, which provides both out-patient and in-patient care for young people up to age 25 and their families referred from across the region.
o Act as a key member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), contributing to service development and improvement through: Attendance and participation in departmental and MDT meetings; Development and facilitation of therapeutic groups for young people; Providing consultation and advice to colleagues.
o Provide the remaining 4 sessions (0.4 WTE) to the general paediatrics waiting list, including support for the in-hours psychologist-of-the-week service on the wards.
In all aspects of the role, the postholder will collaborate with a specialist team of clinicians, including paediatricians, psychologists, physiotherapists, play specialists, and specialist nurses. The postholder will work autonomously as an independent practitioner, within defined professional guidelines, and be fully accountable for all professional actions.
About us
Oxford is a nationally recognised centre for medical education, professional training, and research, seeking to recruit and retain those at the forefront of their field. The Trust has a strong ethos of supporting staff to achieve their potential, with opportunities for conducting research alongside clinical work and access to both internal and external training and professional development opportunities.
Oxford University Hospitals offer a wide range of general and specialist clinical services, including a thriving psychological presence across the lifespan, with access to resources across the site, including library facilities, canteens, and cafes, as well as an established staff support and well-being service.
The city of Oxford is described as cosmopolitan with cultural and leisure offerings; the surrounding countryside, including Otmoor wildlife reserve, Woodstock, and Blenheim Palace, is within easy reach. London and Heathrow are within an hour for travel.
Details
Date posted: 30 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 321-CSS-7573835-B8a
Job locations: John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford, OX3 9DU
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
* Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
* Eligible for chartered status as a clinical psychologist
* HCPC Registration as a practitioner psychologist
Desirable
* Additional specialist therapeutic training/qualification
Experience Essential
* Significant post qualification experience working with children and young people presenting with a range of health and developmental difficulties
* Experience of delivering highly skilled assessments, interventions, follow-up and data monitoring utilizing at least two therapeutic models
* Experience of working with parents who may be dealing with complex issues including significant concerns for their child, anxiety and/or adjustment issues as well as possible health concerns of their own.
Desirable
* Experience of clinical work with infants, children, young people and families experiencing acute or chronic illness and life-limiting conditions
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
* Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance, including regular supervision, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour
* Up to date knowledge of the theory and practice of specialized psychological therapies as applied in a clinical health setting and working with families with CF
* Ability to work with highly distressed adults, adolescents and family members
* Experience in individual therapy, work with families and group work
* Competence in assessing and managing risk
Desirable
* A commitment to the evaluation of services, enthusiasm for audit and continuing to apply and develop expertise in this area
Personal
Essential
* Ability to work effectively under pressure
* Ability to exercise autonomy/initiative
* Ability to think clearly and communicate this well to others
* Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
* Enjoy working in a fast-paced, lively environment
Desirable
* Car driver
Disclosures and Sponsorship
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure by the DBS 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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford, OX3 9DU
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