Principal Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 1-year fixed term maternity cover Principal Clinical Psychologist (0.2WTE) to join a specialist multidisciplinary team at Moorfields Eye Hospital. You would work as a member of the Osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis (OOKP) service, providing a high-quality specialist applied psychology service to patients, their families or carers, where there are highly complex medical presentations. The OOKP is a highly-specialised treatment to restore vision in patients with corneal blindness which includes an irreversible change in cosmetic appearance. Patients undergoing this treatment can go from complete blindness to full or significant vision recovery in the operated eye but need to be supported and prepared to live with a permanent visible cosmetic difference and the uncertainty of how long vision will last, as well as managing lifelong follow-up at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Candidates will be asked to prepare and deliver a 10 minute presentation as part of the interview process. Successful candidates will receive details of this presentation when they are invited to interview. If you would like to discuss these interview arrangements or have any specific requirements that we should know about for the interview, please contact us as soon as possible, The postholder will offer high-quality, psychologically-informed care across the OOKP services and may also have the opportunity to advise on the development of other relevant psychology services within Moorfields., To carry out specialist psychological assessments of patients referred to the OOKP service, based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members and others involved in the patients care, in order to reach a psychological formulation of the patients difficulties. To be responsible for holding and managing a clinical caseload and to exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the planning and prioritising of own workload and the assessment, treatment and discharge of patients, within the bounds of the service operational policy. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups drawing on different psychological and explanatory models To formulate and implement plans for evidence based psychological treatment and/or management of a patients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the patients problems. To evaluate and make complex decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group. To undertake complex risk assessments and risk management for individual patients. To provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management. To facilitate a patient peer group, including overseeing governance and pragmatic issues and supporting patients in the running and use of this group. To provide consultation, mentorship, supervision and advice about psychological issues at a high level of professional expertise to other members of the team/service. To provide specialist psychological advice, consultation, training and clinical supervision to other professionals in order to develop a psychological understanding on the basis of which to plan, implement and evaluate evidence based interventions for patients with complex needs. To communicate effectively in writing and orally complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Teaching, Training and Supervision To receive and provide regular clinical supervision. To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of legislation, policy and developments in the provision of services relevant to the Clinical population. To keep abreast of developments in the relevant professional area of expertise and pursue further training within resources available. Provide expert advice, consultation, training and clinical supervision to other members of the service. To provide pre- and post-qualification teaching of applied psychology and psychological therapy, as appropriate. Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond. Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected].

Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust At Moorfields, people's sight matters-and so do the people who make it possible. For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence. We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it's pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we're united by one mission-delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale. And we're just getting started. From 2027, we'll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden-a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof. This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before. Could you be part of this future? Make us more.

At Moorfields, we invest in you-your growth, your wellbeing, your future. You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

• Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career-long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.