Job overview
The paediatric and adolescent psychological service at University College Hospitals is looking for a Clinical Psychologist with a specialist interest in paediatrics to work in the team, on a permanent basis, to support children, young people and their families accessing proton beam therapy (PBT) treatment at UCLH, particularly through providing specialist assessment and therapy. You will be part of a lively and experienced team with a strong commitment to research and creative ways of working. The post holder will have an opportunity to attend systemic seminars, monthly in-house CPD and to be part of a range of multi-disciplinary teams.
Main duties of the job
The role is to provide specialist assessment and therapy with children, young people and their families accessing proton beam therapy treatment at UCLH. There will also be opportunities for group work, training and consultation to other professionals.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.