Job summary
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Assistant Psychologist to join the new Paediatric Clinical Psychology team at James Paget University Hospital. This post will form part of a growing Clinical Psychology team; with exciting opportunities to be involved in service development and team working as we expand into additional areas of paediatrics. Our dedicated team work alongside the multidisciplinary paediatric teams at JPUH, linking in with teams within the specialities of diabetes, epilepsy, functional neurological disorders, gastroenterology, orthopaedics, healthy weight, healthy bowel and bladder and general paediatrics. This new post will also support psychology expansion into the neonatal unit at JPUH and monthly evening MDT adolescent clinics.

Main duties of the job
To be professionally accountable to the Lead for Paediatric Clinical Psychology Service.
To liaise and work with other members of staff in the Paediatric Department at JPUH
To liaise with other professionals across the JPUH as necessary to fulfil the duties required by the post.
To work within established Departmental and Trust policies and professional guidelines under the direction of a qualified clinical psychologist
To work under supervision on a day-to-day basis, reviewing objectives at agreed Intervals

About us
The successful candidate will join a small Paediatric Clinical Psychology team which offers excellent opportunities for professional support and development. We always have trainees on placement with us from local ClinPsyD programmes; for core placements, specialist placements and research. This post would provide excellent experience for those considering applying for Clinical Psychology training. We are focused on how we can improve services and clinical outcomes for our patients. We are keen for all members of the Clinical Psychology team to contribute to service development, innovation and improvement. As an Assistant Psychologist in the Team you will have opportunities to develop your skills in screening psychological assessments, some interventions and psychoeducation, group working, involving service users, teaching, as well as service development and much more besides. We support a flexible working pattern, and the post will involve working at bases including the James Paget University Hospital and the Newberry Clinic in Gorleston, aswell as some home working.

Details
Date posted: 11 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 177-ELEC-8137383
Job locations: James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR31 6LA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed Job description and person specification for further information related to main duties

Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Skills in the use of methods of psychological assessment and intervention frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Confident working in multi-disciplinary teams
• An understanding of the emotional needs and difficulties of people with physical health difficulties and an ability to apply existing skills and knowledge to working in this context.
• High standard of report writing

Education and Qualifications
Essential

• An upper second-class honours degree or higher In Psychology that confers GBR
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in research methodology, and/or other fields of applied psychology.

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with people with whom Clinical Psychologists regularly work.

Desirable

• Experience of working with clients with medical conditions.
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary settings.
• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts

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.

Employer details
Employer name: James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR31 6LA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Paediatric Clinical Psychologist, Dr Bridget Coleman, Bridget.Coleman@jpaget.nhs.uk, 07920702111

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