About this role
Job summary
We are currently seeking for individuals to join our established Paediatric Psychology team who nurture the ongoing development of both the team and individuals within it.
Please note that newly qualified Clinical Psychologists are very welcome to apply and full support will be given to progress into an 8a role.
The post is 37.5 hours - split between two days working in Diabetes and three days in General Paediatrics. This role may entail some work within diabetes clinics and may involve travel to the Burton hospital site.
The Paediatric Clinical Psychology Team includes psychologists with special interests in the care of children and families with health/medical conditions. We have specialist input into neonatal, diabetes, cystic fibrosis and children's continuing care and wider input into general paediatrics.
The team have interests in a range of therapeutic models relevant to the service and encourage ongoing individual and team development. We have good links with local DClinPsy courses and regularly have Trainee Clinical Psychologists on placement.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist clinical psychology assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation to children and families. To provide teaching, training, consultation and supervision as required.
To contribute to service development and ensure the service is psychologically informed.
To build strong working relationships with AHP, medical and nursing colleagues within the service and wider partner agencies. To offer placements to Trainee Clinical Psychologist. To link in with regional and national groups for clinical psychologists in paediatrics and diabetes care.
Closing date of applications: 02nd August 2026
Interview date: 20th August 2026
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
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Person Specification
Professional Qualifications, Registration and Specialist Knowledge Essential
Completion of a BPS-accredited Doctoral training programme in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) with current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist. Doctoral-level knowledge of research methodology, research design and data analysis
Desirable
Knowledge of legislation relating to children and families Knowledge of specialised psychological therapies within paediatric populations
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Demonstrable experience of psychological assessment and treatment across a range of care settings (e.g. community, outpatient, primary care and inpatient) Demonstrable experience working with diverse patient groups across the lifespan and with varying levels of clinical complexity. Demonstrable knowledge and application of clinical standards relating to record keeping, confidentiality and sensitive information management
Desirable
Experience of delivering psychological services within paediatric or physical health settings. Experience of working with children, young people and families. Experience of working in culturally diverse settings. Experience of psychological service delivery in physical health settings Experience of applying clinical psychology in different cultural contexts Experience using an extended range of psychometric assessment tools
Clinical Skills, Leadership and Autonomous Practice Essential
Demonstrable advanced skills in psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and treatment planning Demonstrable ability to manage an independent caseload and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams Demonstrable evidence of autonomous clinical practice, sound professional judgement and awareness of own limitations Demonstrable ability to contribute to the development of policies and working practices
Desirable
Knowledge of specialised psychological therapies and interventions in paediatric populations. Knowledge of legislation relating to children and families. Ability to provide clinical supervision to trainees or assistant psychologists Experience of teaching, training or presenting to professional, academic or public audiences
Communication, Resilience and Professional Values Essential
To be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, providing evidence of communicating complex and sensitive information including the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information Demonstrable ability to work therapeutically with distressed patients, families and carers in challenging and emotionally demanding situations Demonstrable ability to maintain professionalism, resilience and compassion when exposed to highly emotive, distressing or potentially hostile circumstances To be able to demonstrate integrity, accountability and responsibility for professional actions
Desirable
Skills in alternative methods of communication (e.g. British Sign Language)
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.
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 University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)