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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

About

The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in the UK, with a national and international reputation for the excellence of its services and its role in teaching and research.

Find out more about the Trust on their web-site at www.ouh.nhs.uk

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Contact

Address: Oxford Univ Hosps NHS Foundation Trust; OUHC HR Department,; 3rd Floor Unipart House Business Centre; Garsington Road; Oxford; Oxfordshire; OX4 2PG
Contact Number: 01865 741186

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Ref: 321-CSS-7744098-B7-8a-PUB Vacancy ID: 7744098

Clinical Psychologist

Accepting applications until: 30-Jun-2026 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 30-Jun-2026 23:59

Location

Site: John Radcliffe Hospital, Children Hospital
Address: Headley Way
Town: Oxford
Postcode: OX3 9DU
Major / Minor Region: Oxfordshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Part time

33.75 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £49,387 - £64,750 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 8a)

Specialty

Main area: Clinical Psychology

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Receive and communicate highly complex and sensitive information; undertake comprehensive assessments integrating interviews, psychometrics, observation and collateral information.

• Develop and deliver specialist, evidence-based interventions (individual, family, group), continually refining formulations and treatment plans.

• Undertake specialist risk assessment and management (including self-harm/suicide/abuse) and advise MDT colleagues on psychological aspects of risk.

• Provide consultation and psychologically informed advice to MDT colleagues to ensure a consistent framework of care across pathways.

• Provide clinical supervision to junior/assistant psychologists and placements for doctoral trainees; contribute to teaching and training.

• Lead/participate in audit, service evaluation and clinically grounded research to inform service development across General Paediatrics and Gastroenterology.

• Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping and data monitoring; contribute to policy implementation and service development as a senior clinician.

Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK - GOV.UK

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

To note: Applicants must write their own applications. If AI tools are used, the application may be rejected as this document is crucial for assessment. This does not prevent you from seeking support via AI with applications for the purposes of any disability and/or long-term health conditions.

When using AI to help write your application, it is important to personalise it, especially your supporting statement. While AI can simplify the process, it will not fully understand the job's requirements and/or be able to showcase your skills, knowledge, and experience. Write your statement to show why you are interested in the role and how you would be a valued member of the team/OUH employee.

No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
Eligible for chartered status as a clinical psychologist
HCPC Registration as Practitioner Psychologist
Additional specialist therapeutic training/qualification

Desirable criteria

Evidence of post qualification training to support work within a neonatal context
Pre-or post qualification training in research methodology
Further training in staff support/supervision

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of clinical work with infants, children, young people and families experiencing acute or chronic illness and life limiting conditions
Experience of working across the lifespan with a wide variety of client groups and across the full range of clinical severity
Experience of cognitive assessment and formulation
Experience of working with parents who may be dealing with a complex range of issues including though not restricted to significant concerns for their child, anxiety and/or adjustment issues as well as possible health concerns of their own.
Experience of clinical work within an acute hospital or paediatric setting
Further post-training supervised clinical practice, with a very high degree of autonomy in keeping with the job requirements
Experience of delivering highly skilled assessments. Interventions, follow-up and data monitoring utilizing at least two therapeutic models

Desirable criteria

Post qualification experience working with children presenting with a range of health and developmental difficulties
Experience of supervising others (non-psychologists, assistants, trainees)
Post-doctoral experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team representing the psychological needs of children and young people and sharing expert formulations to inform team practice.
Experience of working with trauma and/or bereavement

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

Ability to work with children and young people
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
Competence in assessing and managing risk
Ability to work with highly distressed adults, adolescents and family members
Experience in individual therapy, work with families and group work
Ability to undertake clinical and service related research or audit consistent with the needs of the department and in keeping with the job requirements
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and through written work
Competence in CBT and other psychotherapies
Ability to assess and formulate cases incorporating a broad range of models
Up to date knowledge of the theory and practice of specialized psychological therapies as applied in a clinical health setting

Desirable criteria

A commitment to the evaluation of services, enthusiasm for both multi and uni-professional audit and a desire to continue to apply and develop expertise in this area

Personal

Essential criteria

Ability to work effectively under pressure
Ability to exercise autonomy/initiative
To be able to think clearly and to communicate this well to others
Commitment to clinical excellence
To demonstrate good organizational skills
Interest in developing skills through further training in relevant aspects of paediatric Psychology