Clinical Psychologist

Sussex Partnership; Brighton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Band 8a Psychologist to lead children's psychological support at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital. The role involves overseeing clinical work, developing treatment plans for children with long-term medical conditions, and providing supervision to junior staff. The organization promotes flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Candidates with experience in working with children and a background in diverse therapeutic approaches will be prioritized.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with children diagnosed with long-term medical conditions.
• Ability to develop tailored treatment plans.
• Experience in supervising junior psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Oversee incoming referrals and responses.
• Maintain a clinical caseload and manage a Band 7 psychologist.
• Develop and deliver training sessions.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Treatment planning

Supervision

Therapeutic approaches (CBT, systemic, mindfulness, ACT, EMDR)

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 8a Psychologist to lead the Long‑Term Conditions part of the Paediatric Psychological Support Service based at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital.

The post-holder will be part of a small team of psychologists working with children diagnosed with a range of long‑term medical conditions (e.g. inflammatory bowel diseases, juvenile arthritis, epilepsy) living in Brighton and Hove. This role includes close collaboration with another 8a psychologist who leads on working with children with long‑term conditions living outside of Brighton and Hove.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee incoming referrals to the service and responses to these referrals.
• Hold a clinical caseload and supervise the clinical work of a Band 7 psychologist (and at times a trainee clinical psychologist).
• Develop treatment plans tailored to the needs of children, young people and their families, including individual, parent‑child, parent or group work.
• Maintain close liaison with medical teams and other agencies.
• Provide opportunities for innovation within the service, including group work such as Tree of Life groups, Woodland Wellbeing days and sea‑swimming groups.
• Develop and deliver appropriate staff training and group work where this meets a clinical need.
• Encourage and supervise or co‑supervise a trainee clinical psychologist.

Service Approach

The Long‑Term Conditions Service offers short‑term therapy, as well as consultation and training to support the needs of children diagnosed with long‑term medical conditions. We draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, systemic, mindfulness, ACT and EMDR.

Flexibility and Work‑Life Balance

We encourage flexible working. Discuss options such as home‑working, part‑time hours, flexible start/finish times or other arrangements that suit both you and the role.

Contact Information

Fran Boulter – General Manager CAMHS
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Nick White – Consultant Psychologist
Email: [e-mail]