Senior Clinical Psychologist in Paediatric Pain

Job summaryWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Clinical Psychologist interested in paediatric pain management and complex health presentations to join our intensive interdisciplinary paediatric pain management programme (PPMP). Within the PPMP, psychologists are embedded within an interdisciplinary team that includes pain clinicians, advanced nurse practitioners, psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and support staff.We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to directly contribute to the delivery and ongoing expansion and evolution of the PPMP. The post-holder will play a key role in the supporting of young people and an attending parent in the delivery of the group intervention and in 1:1 sessions, tailoring aspects of the programme. Further, the post holder will work alongside members of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in assessing the suitability of referrals to the PPMP and in routine follow-ups. As a Senior Psychologist in the team, the post holder will work closely alongside IDT colleagues to inform and support the psychological thinking throughout the programme.The PPMP is a rich, complex intervention delivered over 3-weeks to children & young people aged 11-18, and their parent or carer. It's design and delivery are part of a large ongoing academic project and the postholder will have the opportunity to be involved in research, audit and quality improvement projects. Main duties of the jobThe PPMP sits within the wider Pain Management Service at Great Ormond Street Hospital. The service is the largest integrated service in the UK with a world leading reputation for treating infants, children, and adolescents with acute and chronic pain in both inpatient and outpatient settings.The post also sits within the Pain Psychology Services stream which is a part the Trust's Psychological and Mental Health Service (PAMHS). This allows the postholder access to lots of opportunities for learning and development across the department and wider hospital, including academic teaching and specialist interests. We also offer placements to Undergraduate Placement students and Trainee Clinical Psychologists.The post is being advertised as a fulltime substantive post but we are happy to consider candidates looking for less than fulltime positions. Informal discussions about this role are encouraged and please contact us using the details below.About usWe are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.DetailsDate posted15 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
66,274 to 73,496 a year
per annum inclusive
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number271-BBM- -AJob locationsGreat Ormond Street HospitalGreat Ormond StreetLondonWC1N 3JHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please see those attached.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please see those attached.Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
EssentialOur values | Collaboration| Curiosity | Respect
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
EssentialHonours Degree in Psychology.Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS/HCPC, including pain psychology.Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council as Practitioner Psychologist.Formal training in supervision of other psychologistsDesirablePost-doctoral training or recorded CPD experience in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice including aspects of paediatric pain.
Skills/Abilities
EssentialWell-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their carers, and other professionals.Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to distressing situations and challenging behaviours.Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.Evidence of skilled and productive multidisciplinary team workingAbility to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, including verbal abuse.Evidence of service development and team leadership skillsSkills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.DesirableSkills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management in chronic and complex pain and mental health.
Knowledge and Experience
EssentialExperience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist in children's servicesExperience of working with a wide variety of client groups, presenting with the full range of clinical severity care settings.Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts, of working in a multicultural framework and actively promoting anti-racism and inclusive practiceExperience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist within paediatric and/or CAMHS or significant experience of working with adults with chronic painKnowledge of legislation in relation to children and young people and child protectionExperience of supervising junior Psychologists including Assistant Psychologists, Trainee Clinical Psychologists, undergraduate Psychology Placement Students and/or other professionalsExperiencing in delivering evidence-based interventions for a range of child and adolescent mental health problems.DesirableExperience of presenting psychology to multidisciplinary audiences.Experience of teaching or training.
Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values
EssentialOur values | Collaboration| Curiosity | Respect
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
EssentialHonours Degree in Psychology.Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS/HCPC, including pain psychology.Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council as Practitioner Psychologist.Formal training in supervision of other psychologistsDesirablePost-doctoral training or recorded CPD experience in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice including aspects of paediatric pain.
Skills/Abilities
EssentialWell-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their carers, and other professionals.Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to distressing situations and challenging behaviours.Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.Evidence of skilled and productive multidisciplinary team workingAbility to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, including verbal abuse.Evidence of service development and team leadership skillsSkills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.DesirableSkills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management in chronic and complex pain and mental health.
Knowledge and Experience
EssentialExperience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist in children's servicesExperience of working with a wide variety of client groups, presenting with the full range of clinical severity care settings.Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts, of working in a multicultural framework and actively promoting anti-racism and inclusive practiceExperience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist within paediatric and/or CAMHS or significant experience of working with adults with chronic painKnowledge of legislation in relation to children and young people and child protectionExperience of supervising junior Psychologists including Assistant Psychologists, Trainee Clinical Psychologists, undergraduate Psychology Placement Students and/or other professionalsExperiencing in delivering evidence-based interventions for a range of child and adolescent mental health problems.DesirableExperience of presenting psychology to multidisciplinary audiences.Experience of teaching or training.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustAddressGreat Ormond Street HospitalGreat Ormond StreetLondonWC1N 3JHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustAddressGreat Ormond Street HospitalGreat Ormond StreetLondonWC1N 3JHUnited KingdomEmployer's website