Specialist Clinical Psychologist

We are looking for thoughtful, compassionate and innovative Specialist Clinical Psychologists working into the NHS Children and Young People Gender Service (South West) - CYPGS SW, who will also work within wider Psychological Health Services.

CYPGS SW is provided by a large Multi-disciplinary team (MDT). As part of this team, the specialist clinical psychologists will work to develop, deliver, and evaluate interventions and the service. Psychologists working in the CYPGS SW are supported through supervision and, along with the team, will participate in training to develop knowledge and skills to deliver the work.

As well as providing services into CYPGS SW, specialist clinical psychologists will have other clinical and professional roles depending on skills, interests, and service demands. This post offers opportunity for professional development and offers a variety of clinical work.

Psychological Health Services, which is an award-winning department, is recognized for a commitment to leadership and the development of Trustwide psychological services. As a university teaching trust, research and quality improvement forms part of UHBW's mission to support excellence in delivery of patient care, alongside education and applied research of the highest quality.

(Cont'd Under Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities)

• To provide therapeutic services primarily into CYPGS SW, and also into paediatric medical and/or surgical specialties involving direct and indirect clinical work.
• To provide psychological services including assessment, formulation, and implementation of psychological interventions for children/young people, adults, and their families.
• To deliver these services in ward-based and out-patient settings as needed.
• Provision of psychological advice, consultation, training, and support for other professionals working across this care pathway as assigned.
• Support with development and evaluation of the services.
• To propose changes for service development, guidelines, and protocols relevant to psychological health across these care pathways.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston, and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston; join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds: city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to recruit and retain a workforce that represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.