Job Summary
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We are recruiting a highly specialist clinical psychologist for the Health in Mind service, focusing on paediatric and neonatal intensive care units and the KIDSNTS transport service. The role involves providing psychological leadership within a dynamic team dedicated to therapeutic expertise, leadership, education, and service development.
Main Duties of the Job
- Provide a specialized Clinical Psychology service to Paediatric Critical Care (PCC), KIDSNTS, and Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU).
- Deliver psychological assessment and interventions to patients, families, and staff.
- Lead the development of psychologically informed environments in PICU and NICU.
- Support strategies for service development within the Health in Mind team and the wider Trust.
About Us
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust offers high-quality physical and mental healthcare. It combines two leading hospitals in the UK, improving care continuity and fostering advances in treatment. Our trust commits to inclusion, diversity, and equality in recruitment.
Job Details
- Date posted: 06 November 2024
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band 8b
- Salary: £62,215 to £72,293 per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Location: Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham B4 6NH
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Essential: Clinical Psychology Doctorate, HCPC Practitioner Psychologist Status
- Desirable: Leadership/management training, post-qualification training in relevant clinical populations
Experience
- Essential: Experience working with children/adolescents and providing psychological assessment and treatment across various settings.
- Desirable: Experience working in acute physical health settings.
Professional Knowledge and Skills
- Essential: Understanding of trauma-informed care, decision-making under pressure, and communication skills.
- Desirable: Experience with governance and using IT for managing reports.
Application Information
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Applicants should ensure they meet the qualifications and experience outlined in the job description. The interview date is set for 10th December 2024. Applications may close early if there is a high volume, so prompt application is advised.
For additional details, please refer to the Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust website: bwc.nhs.uk
