Clinical Psychologist
Colney, England, United Kingdom Internship Posted 1 week ago
Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity until 10/8/27
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Clinical Psychology team within the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
#The post will offer 7.5 hours to the breast cancer service, supporting people with a diagnosis of breast cancer and 14 hours psychological support to the diabetes team.
The clinical psychology department has staff working in paediatric, transition and adult services across a range of specialties. The team meet regularly for department meetings and to share learning and knowledge. There are excellent links with the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programme at UEA .
We would be keen to hear from applicants who are soon to complete their Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and would appoint newly qualified staff on a Band 7. Candidates with at least 18 months experience would be appointed at a Band 8A.
The role includes a combination of individual assessment and treatment appointments, in addition to multi-disciplinary work and consultation. Clinical supervision will be provided by a consultant clinical psychologist and specialist EMDR supervision is available, if the post holder is trained in this approach.
CBT and ACT are currently the most commonly used therapies in these services, although CFT, motivational interviewing and EMDR are all also supported and supervision for these approaches can be offered.
There is scope for offering therapy groups in each specialty. The current post holder has developed excellent relationships with these teams and so Clinical Psychology is highly respected and valued.
In addition to duties within clinics, the post-holder will be expected to contribute to the development of Clinical Psychology across the Trust.
Part time: 21.5 hrs per week
Interview date: 9th July 2026
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Dr Beth Roughsedge
beth.roughsedge@nnuh.nhs.uk
01603 286286
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Clinical Psychology team within the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
#The post will offer 7.5 hours to the breast cancer service, supporting people with a diagnosis of breast cancer and 14 hours psychological support to the diabetes team.
The clinical psychology department has staff working in paediatric, transition and adult services across a range of specialties. The team meet regularly for department meetings and to share learning and knowledge. There are excellent links with the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programme at UEA .
We would be keen to hear from applicants who are soon to complete their Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and would appoint newly qualified staff on a Band 7. Candidates with at least 18 months experience would be appointed at a Band 8A.
The role includes a combination of individual assessment and treatment appointments, in addition to multi-disciplinary work and consultation. Clinical supervision will be provided by a consultant clinical psychologist and specialist EMDR supervision is available, if the post holder is trained in this approach.
CBT and ACT are currently the most commonly used therapies in these services, although CFT, motivational interviewing and EMDR are all also supported and supervision for these approaches can be offered.
There is scope for offering therapy groups in each specialty. The current post holder has developed excellent relationships with these teams and so Clinical Psychology is highly respected and valued.
In addition to duties within clinics, the post-holder will be expected to contribute to the development of Clinical Psychology across the Trust.
Part time: 21.5 hrs per week
Interview date: 9th July 2026
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Dr Beth Roughsedge
beth.roughsedge@nnuh.nhs.uk
01603 286286
