Job summary We are excited to advertise a permanent post for a Clinical Psychologist to work at the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We are looking for a band 8a Specialist Clinical (newly qualified or soon to be qualified) Clinical Psychologist. We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist who has an interest in working with gender diverse adults and in transgender health. You would be expected to provide psychological assessment, formulation, and individualised therapeutic intervention, as well as diagnostic assessments for gender incongruence. The successful applicant will have protected time to engage in training in transgender health to support them to work in this area and provide formal qualifications. Clinical supervision will be provided by one of the Principal Clinical Psychologists that work in the service and there are good links with the wider Clinical Psychology team in the trust and CPD events. There are also well-established links & regular meetings that occur with Clinical Psychologists that work in transgender health across the country. You would be strongly encouraged & supported to seek out developmental opportunities including therapeutic skills, service improvement, supervision (trainees, assistant psychologist, and undergraduate students), teaching, and research. The Clinical Psychology team sits within the wider MDT structure, and the team ethos embraces compassion, acknowledging strengths, and working collaboratively. Main duties of the job To work as a Clinical Psychologist and part of the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health to support patients in line with the NHS England national service specification. The role requires the post holder to undertake both psychological assessments and diagnostic assessment for transgender patients. The post holder will be part of the team providing a clinical psychology service to patients and, on occasions their families, including direct and indirect clinical work, supervision and training of others, clinically relevant research/audit and specific roles that support the Principal Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Lead, and Service Manager in developing the service. About us TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 186-222-25-MH Job locations Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health 12 Broad Street Nottingham NG1 3AL Job description Job responsibilities The Nottingham Centre for Transgender Healthcare (NCTH) is a national NHS England comm issioned service There is a significant and long wait time from referral to first assessment. NCTH have worked with NHS England on a number of pilot projects to reduce wait times. The post holder will be a member of the multi-disciplinary service, working with Clinical Psychologists, Consultant Psychiatrists, General Practitioners, Consultant Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Speech and Language Therapists. This post requires the ability to work with people using a variety of communication methods, and a wide range of psychological and other needs. The post will involve completing diagnostic assessments for gender incongruence (including recommendation for medical intervention) and psychological assessments for therapeutic intervention. The post will also involve consultation with the wider MDT re formulations regarding gender and maintaining appropriate structures for discussing cases in a psychologically minded way. Liaison with a broad range of other disciplines and agencies, including General Practice, other transgender services and providers will be a key aspect of this post. Job description Job responsibilities The Nottingham Centre for Transgender Healthcare (NCTH) is a national NHS England comm issioned service There is a significant and long wait time from referral to first assessment. NCTH have worked with NHS England on a number of pilot projects to reduce wait times. The post holder will be a member of the multi-disciplinary service, working with Clinical Psychologists, Consultant Psychiatrists, General Practitioners, Consultant Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Speech and Language Therapists. This post requires the ability to work with people using a variety of communication methods, and a wide range of psychological and other needs. The post will involve completing diagnostic assessments for gender incongruence (including recommendation for medical intervention) and psychological assessments for therapeutic intervention. The post will also involve consultation with the wider MDT re formulations regarding gender and maintaining appropriate structures for discussing cases in a psychologically minded way. Liaison with a broad range of other disciplines and agencies, including General Practice, other transgender services and providers will be a key aspect of this post. Person Specification Physical Requirements Essential Able to sit still for long periods in clinical settings or for report writing, however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Qualifications Essential Psychology degree or equivalent, conferring GBC status Doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology (or the equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) conferring HCPC status & as accredited by the BPS Desirable PGCert or PGDip in Gender Identity Medicine Further training in additional psychological therapy models Training Essential Further post qualification training in supervision Desirable Further training in relevant specific assessment methods and/or therapeutic interventions Experience of providing supervision to others Experience Essential Of working psychologically with gender diverse people and of interventions with individuals and care systems. Service Evaluation Desirable Publication in peer- reviewed research journals. Knowledge Essential Broad understanding of theories and interventions relevant to gender diverse adults and transgender healthcare. Desirable Critical awareness of current themes in transgender healthcare policy and research Person Specification Physical Requirements Essential Able to sit still for long periods in clinical settings or for report writing, however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Qualifications Essential Psychology degree or equivalent, conferring GBC status Doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology (or the equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) conferring HCPC status & as accredited by the BPS Desirable PGCert or PGDip in Gender Identity Medicine Further training in additional psychological therapy models Training Essential Further post qualification training in supervision Desirable Further training in relevant specific assessment methods and/or therapeutic interventions Experience of providing supervision to others Experience Essential Of working psychologically with gender diverse people and of interventions with individuals and care systems. Service Evaluation Desirable Publication in peer- reviewed research journals. Knowledge Essential Broad understanding of theories and interventions relevant to gender diverse adults and transgender healthcare. Desirable Critical awareness of current themes in transgender healthcare policy and research 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 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health 12 Broad Street Nottingham NG1 3AL Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)