Paediatric Diabetes Clinical Psychologist
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Paediatric Diabetes Clinical PsychologistThe closing date is 30 September 2025
Clinical Psychologists and other accredited psychological professionals, with specialist expertise in Paediatric Diabetes, are key providers of evidence-based psychological assessment and interventions for parents, infants and staff on neonatal units. They work as part of an MDT, provide consultation to medical teams on complex cases and supervise other professionals delivering psychological interventions for Children and Young People and providing staff support.
Main dutiesThe post includes assessment and intervention in three important areas within Paediatric Diabetes:
- Supporting CYP with Diabetes and their families from diagnosis to transition
- Liaise with other psychologists in the network to improve, adapt and implement high quality of care
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matter to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification
Person Specification- 1-2 years experience
- Experience of working with families
- Hospital based experience
- Evidence of Neonatal Interest
- Evidence of CPD
- Evidence of hospital placements
- Evidence of Family based placements
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.
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
£61,631 to £68,623 a year pro rata pa incl. HCAS