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Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Paediatric Clinical Psychologist

The closing date is 29 September 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated highly specialist Clinical Psychologist to join our Paediatric Psychology Service in an exciting split role working across General Paediatrics, Paediatric Oncology and Tuberous Sclerosis (TS - a lifespan service).

This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, supporting children, young people and their families at every point from diagnosis onwards.

You will provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based intervention for children and young people experiencing the emotional, behavioural and psychological impact of physical illness. You will work collaboratively with families and professionals to improve adjustment, coping, treatment adherence and quality of life.

Paediatric Clinical Psychologist (Band 8a - will consider Band 7 depending on experience, with a supported development plan)

General Paediatrics, Paediatric Oncology and Tuberous Sclerosis service (0.7 or 3.5 days/ week)

Main duties of the job

Working across General Paediatrics, Paediatric Oncology and TS you will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary teams to support children and young people with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, contributing psychological expertise in outpatient and inpatient settings and providing psychological care from diagnosis onwards.

The role offers excellent opportunities to influence service development and innovation. You will provide consultation to multidisciplinary colleagues, deliver teaching and training, supervise trainee and assistant psychologists, and support psychologically informed care across children's services.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing and improving the psychological wellbeing of children and young people living with physical health conditions; has excellent assessment, formulation and intervention skills with children, young people and families and enjoys working collaboratively within multidisciplinary medical teams, while also able to work independently.

In return, we offer a small but supportive team of psychologists working across children's services, regular supervision, opportunities for CPD, service development and leadership.

Flexible working arrangements are available where service needs allow.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.

We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!

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Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

427-8222830

Job locations

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Undergraduate degree in psychology Post graduate Doctoral Degree in clinical psychology or equivalent recognised and accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
• Current HCPC registration

Desirable

• Post qualification training in a model appropriate to Paediatric Psychology e.g. EMDR, CBT ACT, Systemic Therapy Training in Supervision.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people with complex presentations
• Experience and knowledge of working with safeguarding issues
• Ability to demonstrate working flexibly and independently in a high-pressure environment using highly complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience working with high distress and trauma where high level of sensitivity and skill required.
• Experience providing high quality supervision
• Experience delivering presentation, teaching and training

Desirable

• Experience in paediatric psychology
• Experience working in an acute hospital trust
• Experience of different modes of working - e.g. group, behavioural management
• Experience developing service pathways
• Experience of staff work, including debriefs after a distressing incident
• Experience of cognitive and neuropsychological assessments
• Experience supervising trainee psychologists

Physical skills, mental and emotional effort

Essential

• Ability to work with highly distressed, traumatised people and remain calm in challenging situations
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods in order to provide therapy
• Able to work at computer.

Values

Essential

• Demonstrated values that indicate values of compassion and respect as central to their practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Undergraduate degree in psychology Post graduate Doctoral Degree in clinical psychology or equivalent recognised and accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
• Current HCPC registration

Desirable

• Post qualification training in a model appropriate to Paediatric Psychology e.g. EMDR, CBT ACT, Systemic Therapy Training in Supervision.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people with complex presentations
• Experience and knowledge of working with safeguarding issues
• Ability to demonstrate working flexibly and independently in a high-pressure environment using highly complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience working with high distress and trauma where high level of sensitivity and skill required.
• Experience providing high quality supervision
• Experience delivering presentation, teaching and training

Desirable

• Experience in paediatric psychology
• Experience working in an acute hospital trust
• Experience of different modes of working - e.g. group, behavioural management
• Experience developing service pathways
• Experience of staff work, including debriefs after a distressing incident
• Experience of cognitive and neuropsychological assessments
• Experience supervising trainee psychologists

Physical skills, mental and emotional effort

Essential

• Ability to work with highly distressed, traumatised people and remain calm in challenging situations
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods in order to provide therapy
• Able to work at computer.

Values

Essential

• Demonstrated values that indicate values of compassion and respect as central to their practice.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Paediatric Psychologist

Jenny Smerdon

[email protected]

07813677015

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

427-8222830

Job locations

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

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