Job Summary
The paediatric and adolescent psychological service at University College Hospitals is looking for a highly motivated assistant psychologist to join the team. Previous experience and an interest in working with children, young people and families is essential.
You will be part of a lively and experienced team. The post holder will have an opportunity to utilise research skills for outcome evaluation, audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve clinical input to different clinical groups as well as providing data management and administrative support to the service.
An important part of the post will be to provide clinical and administrative support for the ongoing group management programme in the diabetes service. This includes the Tree of life groups and groups to support transition to secondary school for children living with diabetes.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Experience of co-ordinating and evaluating group programmes for young people with chronic illness
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, suggest and undertake research, audit and service evaluation Activities.
- Ability to form good working relationships and interact effectively with staff from all disciplines in a multidisciplinary setting.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people in a sensitive, caring and non-judgemental manner.
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.
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).
Closing Date: 03 August 2025
