Job Description

The paediatric and adolescent psychological service at University College Hospitals is looking for a highly motivated assistant psychologist to join the team. Previous experience and an interest in working with children, young people and families is essential.
You will be part of a lively and experienced team. The post holder will have an opportunity to utilise research skills for outcome evaluation, audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve clinical input to different clinical groups as well as providing data management and administrative support to the service.
An important part of the post will be to provide clinical and administrative support for the ongoing group management programme in the diabetes service. This includes the Tree of life groups and groups to support transition to secondary school for children living with diabetes.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Details
Date posted
25 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
33,094 to 36,195 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
309-UCLH-6622
Job locations
University College Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached .
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

• UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached .
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

• UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people
• Experience of co-ordinating and evaluating group programmes for young people with chronic illness

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to plan, suggest and undertake research, audit and service evaluation Activities.
• Ability to form good working relationships and interact effectively with staff from all disciplines in a multidisciplinary setting.

Personal and People Development
Essential

• Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.

Specific Requirements
Essential

• Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people in a sensitive, caring and non-judgemental manner.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people
• Experience of co-ordinating and evaluating group programmes for young people with chronic illness

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to plan, suggest and undertake research, audit and service evaluation Activities.
• Ability to form good working relationships and interact effectively with staff from all disciplines in a multidisciplinary setting.

Personal and People Development
Essential

• Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.

Specific Requirements
Essential

• Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people in a sensitive, caring and non-judgemental manner.