Locum Clinical Psychologist

Posted 07 October 2024
Salary £45-£50 per hour
LocationCity of London
Discipline Mental Health NursingMental Health Therapies
Contact NameLauren McManus

Job description

Positive Healthcare have a great opportunity for a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist in Paediatrics at a hospital in the City of London.

Hours of Work / Contract Duration:

·         Full time, hours negotiable

·         3 month contract with the possibility of extension

 

Rate of Pay:

·         Up to Band 8b

 

Job Requirements

·         Doctorate level qualification (or equivalent) in Clinical Psychology

·         including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology

·         two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology

·         eligibility for membership of the British Psychological Society (desirable at the level of Chartered Clinical Psychologist)

·         HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist

·         essential experience working with children, young people and their families in the context of the chronic physical conditions (paediatric liaison psychology)

·         desirable experience working in paediatric diabetes, cystic fibrosis and general paediatrics (pain management, medically unexplained symptoms, supporting parents on the ward, adherence to treatment, supporting newly diagnosed patients and their families, managing challenging behaviours on the ward, anxiety related to physical health, and similar)

·         Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups

·         Ability to deal with stressful situations arising with staff and clients

 

NB: Please note, we are unable to sponsor visas. We require the Right to Work in the UK.

Benefits of working with Positive Healthcare:

·         You will work 1:1 with a dedicated and experienced recruitment consultant who has exceptional market knowledge.

·         A Quick & easy registration

·         On-call support team available 24 hours a day

·         Free DBS check if required

·         Weekly payroll.

 

If you’re interested in this position, please send your CV information@positive-healthcare.co.uk  or alternatively call 0330 335 1122 for more information.

Know someone that may be interested in this position? We will pay up to £500 referral fee (Terms and conditions apply).