Practitioner Psychologist - Gender Service | University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

Cambridge University Hospital Foundation Trust (CUH) is seeking highly skilled and compassionate individuals to join the new NHS Children and Young People’s Gender Service (East of England) in the role of Practitioner Psychologist.

Based within the Paediatrics Department at CUH, the successful applicant will deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based assessments and care to children and young people and provide assessments, supervision and consultation to staff as a source of clinical expertise to the multidisciplinary team.

• Deliver evidence‑based assessments and care for children and young people experiencing gender‑related distress.
• Provide clinical supervision and consultation to staff, and support the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain an integrated, broad clinical perspective by collaborating with related NHS services within a child and adolescent health context.
• Ensure effective governance of psychological practice within the Department of Paediatrics, including supervision, outcome measurement, recruitment, professional appraisal and CPD planning for all psychological therapists in the CYP Gender Service.
• Operate the service Monday–Friday; full or part‑time (minimum 3 days per week) positions are available, including the option to blend gender‑service activity with other clinical work.

Key duties and responsibilities are detailed in the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification).

CUH comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and 1,100 beds, CUH is committed to providing outstanding, high‑quality care. CUH’s values—Together, Safe, Kind, Excellent—guide all staff interactions.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or socio-economic background.

• Development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on‑site leisure facilities, shop, day nurseries and subsidised parking.
• Reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from the hospital site; free Park & Ride bus journeys to the Cambridge train station; 24/7 hot food available at a reduced cost.
• Flexible work arrangements, part‑time work, job‑share, term‑time and flexible start/finish times.
• Benefits extend to the armed forces and staff with care responsibilities.

The advert closes at midnight on 20‑Jan‑2026. Interviews are scheduled for 30‑Jan‑2026.