Specialist Clinical Psychologist

Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology MDT

The vacancy is due to a colleague's reduction in hours and therefore the successful applicant will work alongside this collegue.

The role is for an existing PHS staff member to become part of a team with outpatient rooms at St Michael's Hospital.

MDT meetings and clinics take place on a Monday afternoon. This entails some in person and online specialist clinical work to be carried out on Monday pm or Tuesday am preferably.

The clinical role is to provide psychological services to girls and women with Differences in Sex Development (DSD) and Congenital Gynaecological Anomalies, along with more common presentations in adolescence or early adulthood. There is an emphasis on MDT working, teaching and building evidence via research.

The post holder will be part of an experienced multidisciplinary team in which psychology is well established and valued. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a thriving health psychology service. The post holder will provide assessment, formulation and interventions in innovative and compassionate ways, in addition to leadership roles within the medical specialty and within Psychological Health Services.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical psychology services into the Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology service with some flexible input into Paediatric DSD team as required

To share with the multi professional clinical team, through joint working, consultation, training and service development activities, psychological knowledge and skills to enable individualised psychological care in partnership with young people and adults within these services.

• To participate in research and audit activity in collaboration with other professional groups and other providers as appropriate, to increase the evidence base and support the sharing of good practice in psychological and social care for the young people and adults within these services

To provide a clinical health placement and opportunities for research for trainee clinical psychologists as requested.

To provide clinical supervision and training for psychologistsand other staff as requested by the Head Psychological Health Services.

To advise and work with the current post holder and the Head of Psychological Health Services to develop and implement: service developments, policies, protocols and guidelines relating to the psychological services provided for this population

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. 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 theSouth Westhas to offer.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year

pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time,

Job share,

Flexible working,

Home or remote working

Reference number

387-W&C4259-NG

Job locations

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Psychological Health Services, Level 6

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The award-winning Psychological Health Services is recognised for leadership and the development of Trust wide psychological services.As a university teaching trust, research and quality improvement forms part of BFTs mission to support excellence in delivery of patient care, alongside education and applied research of the highest quality.

We are engaged in high profile national professional networks at a senior level across BPS, NHS and charitable sector organisations.We have strong links to local and regional universities providing access to support research and clinical training with honorary appointment up to professorial level. Psychological Health Services has an expanding research portfolio. Psychological Health Services take pride in their commitment to providing high quality and accessible CPD and access to skilled clinical and peer supervision. Examples of current CPD opportunities include monthly Trust wide departmental CPD meetings, journal clubs and an ACT supervision group.

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Although the current recruitment is for a specific post, we welcome applications and enquiries from those who are interested in wider opportunities within our portfolio. As a way to support individual development, growth of expertise and service priorities, successful applicants may benefit from opportunities to work into other clinical areas through discussion and planning with their line manager and head of service.

If you are interested in joining us, we warmly welcome informal enquiries by contacting us as below.

Job responsibilities

The award-winning Psychological Health Services is recognised for leadership and the development of Trust wide psychological services.As a university teaching trust, research and quality improvement forms part of BFTs mission to support excellence in delivery of patient care, alongside education and applied research of the highest quality.

We are engaged in high profile national professional networks at a senior level across BPS, NHS and charitable sector organisations.We have strong links to local and regional universities providing access to support research and clinical training with honorary appointment up to professorial level. Psychological Health Services has an expanding research portfolio. Psychological Health Services take pride in their commitment to providing high quality and accessible CPD and access to skilled clinical and peer supervision. Examples of current CPD opportunities include monthly Trust wide departmental CPD meetings, journal clubs and an ACT supervision group.

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Although the current recruitment is for a specific post, we welcome applications and enquiries from those who are interested in wider opportunities within our portfolio. As a way to support individual development, growth of expertise and service priorities, successful applicants may benefit from opportunities to work into other clinical areas through discussion and planning with their line manager and head of service.

If you are interested in joining us, we warmly welcome informal enquiries by contacting us as below.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Doctorate in clinical psychology, Counselling psychology or equivalent
• Current registration as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Training course in clinical supervision

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable understanding of the roles of a clinical psychologist within multi-professional health teams in relation to the young person/adult, the staff team and the organisation
• Demonstrable understanding of the implications of acute and long-term conditions and disability for young people/adults as applicable
• Demonstrable knowledge of legislation and guidance pertaining to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, consent, confidentiality and standards of psychological care within relevant NICE and other guidance.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for children and young people and adults with complex health needs (DSD, CGA)
• Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment of common mental health difficulties experienced by young people and adults with complex health needs (DSD, Complex Gynaecological Anomalies)
• Ability to assess the psychological needs of young people with complex health needs (DSD, CGA)
• Ability to generate systemic and individual psychological formulations and interventions based on applying psychological theories and models to the complex information generated by the young person/adult and social care systems
• Ability to access, record and manage information and data pertaining to the work undertaken in medical and psychology notes, data bases and electronic records as required
• Ability to prioritise and manage available time for clinical work and professional activities effectively and safely
• Able to travel to regional clinics, meetings and other visits if required

Desirable

• To be skilled in the compassionate assessment and intervention of psychosexual difficulties

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a clinical psychologist providing psychological consultation, case management supervision and training to multi-professional and multi-agency teams
• Experience of working as a clinical psychologist undertaking consultation and service development work within a multi-disciplinary physical health setting
• Evidence of having worked in an area of clinical practice relevant to CYP/adults with DSD, CGA or other gynaecological conditions
• Formal teaching /presentation sessions to health and other professionals

Desirable

• Experience of working as a clinical psychologist with CYP/ adults within PAG or DSD services

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Doctorate in clinical psychology, Counselling psychology or equivalent
• Current registration as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Training course in clinical supervision

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable understanding of the roles of a clinical psychologist within multi-professional health teams in relation to the young person/adult, the staff team and the organisation
• Demonstrable understanding of the implications of acute and long-term conditions and disability for young people/adults as applicable
• Demonstrable knowledge of legislation and guidance pertaining to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, consent, confidentiality and standards of psychological care within relevant NICE and other guidance.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for children and young people and adults with complex health needs (DSD, CGA)
• Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment of common mental health difficulties experienced by young people and adults with complex health needs (DSD, Complex Gynaecological Anomalies)
• Ability to assess the psychological needs of young people with complex health needs (DSD, CGA)
• Ability to generate systemic and individual psychological formulations and interventions based on applying psychological theories and models to the complex information generated by the young person/adult and social care systems
• Ability to access, record and manage information and data pertaining to the work undertaken in medical and psychology notes, data bases and electronic records as required
• Ability to prioritise and manage available time for clinical work and professional activities effectively and safely
• Able to travel to regional clinics, meetings and other visits if required

Desirable

• To be skilled in the compassionate assessment and intervention of psychosexual difficulties

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a clinical psychologist providing psychological consultation, case management supervision and training to multi-professional and multi-agency teams
• Experience of working as a clinical psychologist undertaking consultation and service development work within a multi-disciplinary physical health setting
• Evidence of having worked in an area of clinical practice relevant to CYP/adults with DSD, CGA or other gynaecological conditions
• Formal teaching /presentation sessions to health and other professionals

Desirable

• Experience of working as a clinical psychologist with CYP/ adults within PAG or DSD services

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Psychological Health Services, Level 6

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Psychological Health Services, Level 6

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

The award-winning Psychological Health Services is recognised for leadership and the development of Trust wide psychological services.As a university teaching trust, research and quality improvement forms part of BFTs mission to support excellence in delivery of patient care, alongside education and applied research of the highest quality.

We are engaged in high profile national professional networks at a senior level across BPS, NHS and charitable sector organisations.We have strong links to local and regional universities providing access to support research and clinical training with honorary appointment up to professorial level. Psychological Health Services has an expanding research portfolio. Psychological Health Services take pride in their commitment to providing high quality and accessible CPD and access to skilled clinical and peer supervision. Examples of current CPD opportunities include monthly Trust wide departmental CPD meetings, journal clubs and an ACT supervision group.

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Although the current recruitment is for a specific post, we welcome applications and enquiries from those who are interested in wider opportunities within our portfolio. As a way to support individual development, growth of expertise and service priorities, successful applicants may benefit from opportunities to work into other clinical areas through discussion and planning with their line manager and head of service.

If you are interested in joining us, we warmly welcome informal enquiries by contacting us as below.

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Doctorate in clinical psychology, Counselling psychology or equivalent
• Current registration as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Training course in clinical supervision

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable understanding of the roles of a clinical psychologist within multi-professional health teams in relation to the young person/adult, the staff team and the organisation
• Demonstrable understanding of the implications of acute and long-term conditions and disability for young people/adults as applicable
• Demonstrable knowledge of legislation and guidance pertaining to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, consent, confidentiality and standards of psychological care within relevant NICE and other guidance.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for children and young people and adults with complex health needs (DSD, CGA)
• Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment of common mental health difficulties experienced by young people and adults with complex health needs (DSD, Complex Gynaecological Anomalies)
• Ability to assess the psychological needs of young people with complex health needs (DSD, CGA)
• Ability to generate systemic and individual psychological formulations and interventions based on applying psychological theories and models to the complex information generated by the young person/adult and social care systems
• Ability to access, record and manage information and data pertaining to the work undertaken in medical and psychology notes, data bases and electronic records as required
• Ability to prioritise and manage available time for clinical work and professional activities effectively and safely
• Able to travel to regional clinics, meetings and other visits if required

Desirable

• To be skilled in the compassionate assessment and intervention of psychosexual difficulties

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a clinical psychologist providing psychological consultation, case management supervision and training to multi-professional and multi-agency teams
• Experience of working as a clinical psychologist undertaking consultation and service development work within a multi-disciplinary physical health setting
• Evidence of having worked in an area of clinical practice relevant to CYP/adults with DSD, CGA or other gynaecological conditions
• Formal teaching /presentation sessions to health and other professionals

Desirable

• Experience of working as a clinical psychologist with CYP/ adults within PAG or DSD services