University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Children’s Psychology Team – Clinical Psychologist (Part‑time, Permanent)
Job Summary
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. Your main responsibility will provide input to the Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU) along with another Clinical Psychologist. You will also take the lead role in supporting children with Long Term Ventilation team who stay in PICU. This post is an exciting opportunity to provide psychological support to children and their families in a hospital where Psychology is greatly valued.
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a Clinical Psychologist with experience of working with children and families and who has enthusiasm for collaborative working. You will support the delivery of psychologically informed care to the PICU and LTV service.
Person Specification
Essential
* Postgraduate doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the Health Professions Council
* Experience of assessing and working with children and young people with a whole range of emotional and behavioural difficulties and their families/carers, presenting with the full range of clinical severity across a range of settings including outpatient, community, educational and residential.
* Experience of working in an acute paediatric setting and/or experience of working with children and families experiencing issues related to loss, bereavement, long term medical needs, severe illness or injury.
* Experience of providing psychological management for children and young people who find it difficult to comply with medical procedures or regimens.
* Experience of carrying out neuropsychological assessments with children and young people.
* Familiarity with maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and challenging behaviour including physical abuse.
* Experience of representing Psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care.
* Experience of working in a constantly changing environment.
* Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of one or more highly specialised psychological therapies, e.g. family therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy.
* Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
* Experience in using and interpreting a wide range of psychometric tests, neuropsychological tests and other standardised assessment measures, and of objective observation, recording and analysis of behaviour.
* Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practised within the field of Clinical Psychology.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to children and young people with mental health problems and complex emotional and behaviour difficulties.
* Ability to identify and employ as appropriate clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
* Good understanding of the meaning of clinical supervision/mentoring.
* An understanding of equality within the workforce and how it can impact on this post, ability to develop and use complex multi‑media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
Desirable
* Further post‑doctoral training in the psychological assessment and treatment of children and young people with acute and chronic illnesses and life‑limiting conditions, acquired through structured clinical supervision, self‑study and attendance at relevant courses.
* Training in restraint (e.g. SCIP).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be made as part of the recruitment process.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
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Employer details
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe and empowered. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities and experiences to join us.
Job Details
Date posted: 14 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 8a
Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year pro rata per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part‑time
Reference number: 188‑CL201125
Job location: Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD
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