Clinical Psychologist, Renal and Transplant Psychology Service


Company:	Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	Dependent on experience
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Oxford, OX3 7LE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thrivingdepartmentof Psychological Medicinein a largeUniversity HospitalNHS Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and able individual to provideclinical input tothe renal and transplant unit at the Churchill Hospital Oxford.

The Renal and Transplant Clinical Psychology service supports patients experiencing end stage renal failure, living on dialysis, and moving towards and living with organ transplant. This includes kidney, pancreas and intestinal transplants.

Evidence-based psychological treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness,Compassion-Focussed Therapy (CFT),and Acceptance-Based therapies(ACT)are integrated within the service, and we welcome anyone with skills across any of these models. You will be supervisedand managed by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist within the renal and transplant psychology service. They have a special interest in ACT and other 3rd wave approaches, including Internal Family Systems, and supervision would therefore sit within these models. You will be involved in carrying out individualand jointassessments,andone-to-onepsychological therapy. You would also be expected to develop skills in transplant assessments. Psychology is highly valued within themultidisciplinaryteams and there is plenty of opportunity for you to develop your consultation, supervision,and teaching skills. Previousexperience of working within a physical healthcare setting is desirable, and if not, we would want to see a strong interest in developing skills in this area. The service also covers 6 satellite units across the region (Milton Keynes, High Wycombe, Stoke Mandeville, Banbury, and Great Western Hospital) and hence a car would be preferable.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to theten core principles

Oxford University Hospitalspromotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

For an informal visit or any questions please contactDrLouise Hankinson, Lead Psychologist for the Renal and Transplant Service Email:Louise.Hankinson@ouh.nhs.uk).

This advert closes on Monday 12 Oct 2026

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