Job summary This highly specialist job provides clinical leadership and psychological health services for patients within care pathways for children, young people and adults with Differences in Sex Development. Service development, multi disciplinary team support, psychosocial team leadership, regional and national representation and coordination are all part of the legacy of this role. Contribution to multiple medical and surgical clinical teams along with divisional responsibilities delegated by the Consultant Psychologist make this a varied and valued leadership role for a clinical subject specialist. Main duties of the job Via coordination, clinical care, leadership, and improvement to ensure the systematic provision of psychology services within the scope of this highly specialist post. To provide training, clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate, functioning as a lead specialist within clinical specialties within the scope of this post, and for wider Psychological Health Services. To undertake, coordinate and supervise psychological research, service evaluation and audit activity both uni-professionally and in collaboration with other professional groups within the remit of this post. To provide day-to-day management and professional supervision of staff employed within Psychological Health Services and to provide duties delegated by the Consultant Psychologist About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 387-WC9864-LB Job locations Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Upper Maudlin Street Bristol BS2 8BJ Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling psychology or equivalent Current registration as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council Training in the supervision of trainee clinical psychologists / other staff Desirable Management/leadership training (D) Trauma Informed Care Training Experience Essential Post qualification experience of working as a specialist practitioner psychologist in healthcare of people with Differnces in Sex Development and specialist services providing direct clinical work, psychological consultation, patient involvement, case management supervision and training to a range of multi-professional and multi-agency teams in this specialist area (CYP DSD) Post qualification experience of working as a specialist practitioner psychologist undertaking consultation and service development in the area of Experience working with health and social care teams either in the context of providing supervision, reflective practice or team development work Demonstrable knowledge of legislation and guidance pertaining to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, consent, confidentiality and standards of psychological care within relevant guidance Experience of proposing and contributing to the implementation of service development projects Record of publications in either peer reviewed, academic or professional journals/books Theoretical knowledge of the evidence base for the relevant treatment relevant to CYP who have experienced DSD Desirable Post qualification experience of working as a specialist practitioner psychologist in healthcare of people with Differnces in Sex Development and specialist services providing direct clinical work, psychological consultation, patient involvement, case management supervision and training to a range of multi-professional and multi-agency teams in this specialist area (CYP DSD) with Adults with DSD Theoretical knowledge of the evidence base for the relevant treatment relevant to CYP who have experienced DSD ( E ) with adults who have experienced DSD. (D) Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and screening Aptitudes Desirable Advanced communication skills. The ability to provide and receive highly complex and sensitive information to and from staff and organisations in a culturally appropriate manner in highly emotive situations Skills Essential Ability to generate systemic and individual psychological formulations and triage/deliver brief interventions based on applying psychological theories and models to the complex information generated by the patient and systems as appropriate Ability to provide and receive highly complex and sensitive information to and from patients and their families in a developmentally and culturally appropriate manner in highly emotive situations. This will include the ability to provide complex psychological information to staff in an accessible manner Ability to access, record and manage information and data pertaining to the work undertaken in notes, data bases and electronic records as required Ability to prioritise and manage available time for clinical, managerial and professional activities effectively and safely Able to travel as required Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups Ability to work effectively and provide leadership within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles Ability to teach health and other professionals in the specialist area Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling psychology or equivalent Current registration as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council Training in the supervision of trainee clinical psychologists / other staff Desirable Management/leadership training (D) Trauma Informed Care Training Experience Essential Post qualification experience of working as a specialist practitioner psychologist in healthcare of people with Differnces in Sex Development and specialist services providing direct clinical work, psychological consultation, patient involvement, case management supervision and training to a range of multi-professional and multi-agency teams in this specialist area (CYP DSD) Post qualification experience of working as a specialist practitioner psychologist undertaking consultation and service development in the area of Experience working with health and social care teams either in the context of providing supervision, reflective practice or team development work Demonstrable knowledge of legislation and guidance pertaining to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, consent, confidentiality and standards of psychological care within relevant guidance Experience of proposing and contributing to the implementation of service development projects Record of publications in either peer reviewed, academic or professional journals/books Theoretical knowledge of the evidence base for the relevant treatment relevant to CYP who have experienced DSD Desirable Post qualification experience of working as a specialist practitioner psychologist in healthcare of people with Differnces in Sex Development and specialist services providing direct clinical work, psychological consultation, patient involvement, case management supervision and training to a range of multi-professional and multi-agency teams in this specialist area (CYP DSD) with Adults with DSD Theoretical knowledge of the evidence base for the relevant treatment relevant to CYP who have experienced DSD ( E ) with adults who have experienced DSD. (D) Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and screening Aptitudes Desirable Advanced communication skills. The ability to provide and receive highly complex and sensitive information to and from staff and organisations in a culturally appropriate manner in highly emotive situations Skills Essential Ability to generate systemic and individual psychological formulations and triage/deliver brief interventions based on applying psychological theories and models to the complex information generated by the patient and systems as appropriate Ability to provide and receive highly complex and sensitive information to and from patients and their families in a developmentally and culturally appropriate manner in highly emotive situations. This will include the ability to provide complex psychological information to staff in an accessible manner Ability to access, record and manage information and data pertaining to the work undertaken in notes, data bases and electronic records as required Ability to prioritise and manage available time for clinical, managerial and professional activities effectively and safely Able to travel as required Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups Ability to work effectively and provide leadership within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles Ability to teach health and other professionals in the specialist area 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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 Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Upper Maudlin Street Bristol BS2 8BJ Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)