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Assistant Psychologist in Paediatrics
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2419593
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic assistant psychologist to join our thriving psychology service.
This permanent full time post sits within our large department and will provide a clinical psychology role to our general outpatient team and specialties team, with a focus on supporting our diabetes service, alongside the wider specialties and general outpatients team.
St George's Hospital is one of London's largest children's hospitals, with one of only four paediatric trauma units in London. It also hosts the only paediatric intensive care unit in South West London. We are one of the top three centres for specialist paediatric surgery in London, and a centre of excellence in foetal medicine. Psychology plays a key role within children's services; embedded within MDTs to deliver high quality evidence based and family integrated care.
The Paediatric Psychological Therapies Team is a large, friendly and expanding service. We consist of clinical psychologists, family therapists, mental health practitioners, assistant psychologists, trainees, placement students and administrators. Our service provides psychological support to both inpatient and outpatients, covering a wide range of specialties. There are many opportunities for CPD and a chance to develop your clinical skills.
For an informal discussion please contact Dr Jan-Sher Bhatti, Dr Megan Shakesheff or Maria Vize on 0208 725 2214.
Main duties of the job
- To enhance the provision of psychological health services to individuals with paediatric conditions (and their families / carers) as a member of the Paediatric Psychological Therapies Service. The role will focus on supporting our paediatric diabetes service, alongside the wider specialties, and general outpatients team.
- To provide psychological assessment / screening of children with specific health conditions, under the supervision of a qualified Practitioner Psychologist.
- To manage an independent workload following a plan agreed, under the supervision of a qualified Practitioner Psychologist, within the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.
- To participate in the preparation and delivery of group education programs, under the supervision of a qualified Practitioner Psychologist.
- To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work in the Paediatric Psychological Therapies Service.
- To contribute towards the development of department clinical resources, leaflets, and workbooks.
About us
The postholder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the Trust vision of:A thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment. The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role. The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take.
Details
Date posted
12 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£34,186 to £37,389 a year Per annum pro rata inclusive of HCAS (inner London)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
200-8274213-DE-UB
Job locations
St George's Hospital
Perimeter Road
London
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
** The vacancy may close earlier than the advised date, depending on the volume of applicants**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
** The vacancy may close earlier than the advised date, depending on the volume of applicants**
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Experience supporting people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- Experience working with individuals with physical health problems
- Experience working with children and young people.
- Experience working in settings where the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and physical health problems.
- An understanding of psychology as applied to health care.
Desirable
- Experience using databases or data-analysis.
- High standard of report writing.
- Experience administering psychometric tests.
Personal
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to interact with people with mental health problems / disabilities / physical health difficulties.
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
Desirable
- An interest in working with people with mental health problems or other disabilities / physical health problems.
Other
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
Desirable
- A desire to explore a career in Professional Psychology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Experience supporting people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- Experience working with individuals with physical health problems
- Experience working with children and young people.
- Experience working in settings where the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and physical health problems.
- An understanding of psychology as applied to health care.
Desirable
- Experience using databases or data-analysis.
- High standard of report writing.
- Experience administering psychometric tests.
Personal
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to interact with people with mental health problems / disabilities / physical health difficulties.
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
Desirable
- An interest in working with people with mental health problems or other disabilities / physical health problems.
Other
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
Desirable
- A desire to explore a career in Professional Psychology
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.
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's Hospital
Perimeter Road
London
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's Hospital
Perimeter Road
London
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom