University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Specialist Clinical Psychologist
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW), Bristol, Virginia, United States, 24202
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Specialist Clinical Psychologist The closing date is 21 November 2025
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 recognised 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 underDetailed job description and main responsibilities)
Main duties of the job 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.
About us 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 which 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.
Job responsibilities (Job overview Cont.)
We are engaged in high profile national professional networks at a senior level across BPS, NHS and charitable sector organisations.
We have strong links to local and regional universities providing access to support research and clinical training with honorary appointment up to professorial level. Psychological Health Services has an expanding research portfolio and provide and support opportunities to develop this further. Psychological Health Services take pride in their commitment to providing high quality and accessible CPD and access to skilled clinical and peer supervision. Examples of current CPD opportunities include monthly Trustwide departmental CPD meetings, journal clubs and an ACT supervision group. Our commitment to clinical excellence is reflected in our annual cycle of quality outcomes related to a wide portfolio of activity.
We work together to grow and shape the department; we have a notice board style central point of communication to keep you up to date communicating via surveys about what matters to us all. Membership of departmental Service Delivery Groups (SDGs) give the opportunity to broaden skills and experiences and be involved in wider psychology initiatives.
As a large department Psychological Health Services provides clinical psychology services to a wide range of specialist multidisciplinary teams. Although the current recruitment is for a specific post, we welcome applications and enquiries from those who are interested in wider opportunities within our portfolio. We have a commitment in Paediatrics to collaborate with our colleagues as much as we can. This means we regularly offer advice and guidance to patients outside of our core patient group. This rewarding work is highly appreciated by the Trust.
As a way to support individual development, growth of expertise and service priorities, staff can benefit from opportunities to work into other clinical areas through discussion and planning with their line manager and head of service. This will be an element of the working lives of much of the staff group you would lead.
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification Experience
Experience of working as a clinical psychologist with young people/adults who have a condition relating to health, gender diversity
Experience of working as a clinical psychologist providing psychological consultation, case management supervision and training to multi‑professional and multi‑agency teams
Experience of working as a clinical psychologist undertaking consultation and service development work within a multi‑disciplinary physical health setting
Formal teaching /presentation sessions to health and other professionals
Demonstrable understanding of the implications of acute and long‑term conditions and disability for young people/adults as applicable
Demonstrable understanding of the roles of a clinical psychologist within multi‑professional health teams in relation to the young person/adult, the staff team and the organisation
Evidence of having worked in an area of clinical practice relevant to CYP with gender diversity
Knowledge
Demonstrable knowledge of legislation and guidance pertaining to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, consent, confidentiality and standards of psychological care within relevant NICE and other guidance.
Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology
Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for CYP with gender diversity
Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment of common mental health difficulties experienced by CYP with gender diversity
Skills
Ability to assess the psychological needs of, young people seen by these specialities, including the use of cognitive and developmental psychometric tests
Ability to generate systemic and individual psychological formulations and interventions based on applying psychological theories and models to the complex information generated by the young person/adult and social care systems.
Ability to access, record and manage information and data pertaining to the work undertaken in medical and psychology notes, data bases and electronic records as required
Ability to prioritise and manage available time for clinical work and professional activities effectively and safely
Able to travel to regional clinics, meetings and home visits if required
To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information
Well‑developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data
Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups
Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate
Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self‑harming or aggressive behaviour
Advanced communication skills with the ability to provide and receive highly complex and sensitive information to and from young people/adults in a culturally appropriate manner in highly emotive situations. This will include the ability to provide complex psychological information to staff in an accessible manner
oTo be skilled in the administration of psychometric and neuropsychological tests, including those that require complex manipulation of test materials
Qualifications
Doctorate in clinical psychology, Counselling psychology or equivalent (
Current registration as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council
Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice relevant to working with CYP with gender diversity
Training course in clinical supervision
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
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Specialist Clinical Psychologist The closing date is 21 November 2025
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 recognised 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 underDetailed job description and main responsibilities)
Main duties of the job 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.
About us 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 which 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.
Job responsibilities (Job overview Cont.)
We are engaged in high profile national professional networks at a senior level across BPS, NHS and charitable sector organisations.
We have strong links to local and regional universities providing access to support research and clinical training with honorary appointment up to professorial level. Psychological Health Services has an expanding research portfolio and provide and support opportunities to develop this further. Psychological Health Services take pride in their commitment to providing high quality and accessible CPD and access to skilled clinical and peer supervision. Examples of current CPD opportunities include monthly Trustwide departmental CPD meetings, journal clubs and an ACT supervision group. Our commitment to clinical excellence is reflected in our annual cycle of quality outcomes related to a wide portfolio of activity.
We work together to grow and shape the department; we have a notice board style central point of communication to keep you up to date communicating via surveys about what matters to us all. Membership of departmental Service Delivery Groups (SDGs) give the opportunity to broaden skills and experiences and be involved in wider psychology initiatives.
As a large department Psychological Health Services provides clinical psychology services to a wide range of specialist multidisciplinary teams. Although the current recruitment is for a specific post, we welcome applications and enquiries from those who are interested in wider opportunities within our portfolio. We have a commitment in Paediatrics to collaborate with our colleagues as much as we can. This means we regularly offer advice and guidance to patients outside of our core patient group. This rewarding work is highly appreciated by the Trust.
As a way to support individual development, growth of expertise and service priorities, staff can benefit from opportunities to work into other clinical areas through discussion and planning with their line manager and head of service. This will be an element of the working lives of much of the staff group you would lead.
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification Experience
Experience of working as a clinical psychologist with young people/adults who have a condition relating to health, gender diversity
Experience of working as a clinical psychologist providing psychological consultation, case management supervision and training to multi‑professional and multi‑agency teams
Experience of working as a clinical psychologist undertaking consultation and service development work within a multi‑disciplinary physical health setting
Formal teaching /presentation sessions to health and other professionals
Demonstrable understanding of the implications of acute and long‑term conditions and disability for young people/adults as applicable
Demonstrable understanding of the roles of a clinical psychologist within multi‑professional health teams in relation to the young person/adult, the staff team and the organisation
Evidence of having worked in an area of clinical practice relevant to CYP with gender diversity
Knowledge
Demonstrable knowledge of legislation and guidance pertaining to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, consent, confidentiality and standards of psychological care within relevant NICE and other guidance.
Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology
Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for CYP with gender diversity
Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment of common mental health difficulties experienced by CYP with gender diversity
Skills
Ability to assess the psychological needs of, young people seen by these specialities, including the use of cognitive and developmental psychometric tests
Ability to generate systemic and individual psychological formulations and interventions based on applying psychological theories and models to the complex information generated by the young person/adult and social care systems.
Ability to access, record and manage information and data pertaining to the work undertaken in medical and psychology notes, data bases and electronic records as required
Ability to prioritise and manage available time for clinical work and professional activities effectively and safely
Able to travel to regional clinics, meetings and home visits if required
To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information
Well‑developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data
Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups
Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate
Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self‑harming or aggressive behaviour
Advanced communication skills with the ability to provide and receive highly complex and sensitive information to and from young people/adults in a culturally appropriate manner in highly emotive situations. This will include the ability to provide complex psychological information to staff in an accessible manner
oTo be skilled in the administration of psychometric and neuropsychological tests, including those that require complex manipulation of test materials
Qualifications
Doctorate in clinical psychology, Counselling psychology or equivalent (
Current registration as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council
Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice relevant to working with CYP with gender diversity
Training course in clinical supervision
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
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