Clinical PsychologistinSheffieldinSheffieldPUBLISHED WED 15 JAN 2025
Opportunity to work in a well-established and innovative Paediatric Clinical Psychology service, enhancing professional growth.
Engagement with a multi-disciplinary team including Family Therapy and Liaison Psychiatry, fostering collaborative practice.
Ability to provide care to a diverse patient population aged 0-19, offering meaningful impact on children's health across the UK.
Strong culture of research and training within the department, facilitating continuous learning and professional development.
Commitment to compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence as core values, creating a supportive work environment.
Prospects for service expansion, providing opportunities for career advancement within the organization.
Being part of a friendly and motivated NHS Trust, recognized nationally and internationally for expertise in children’s health.
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a permanent Band 7 Clinical Psychologist to join its Paediatric Psychology Department, focusing on Haematology/Oncology services at Sheffield Children's Hospital. The position is available for both recently qualified candidates and experienced professionals. The successful candidate will work in a multi-disciplinary team, providing direct patient care, consultation, and supervision across various paediatric services, with opportunities for further service expansion. There is a strong emphasis on research, training, and expertise in treating children with physical health problems.
The Trust is committed to delivering exceptional care while fostering a supportive, inclusive work environment. They prioritize their CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, ensuring that children, young people, and families receive high-quality, empathetic care. Informal visits and inquiries from prospective applicants are encouraged, highlighting the Trust's dedication to inclusivity and employee well-being as they approach their 150th anniversary.
The Trust is committed to delivering exceptional care while fostering a supportive, inclusive work environment. They prioritize their CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, ensuring that children, young people, and families receive high-quality, empathetic care. Informal visits and inquiries from prospective applicants are encouraged, highlighting the Trust's dedication to inclusivity and employee well-being as they approach their 150th anniversary.
Opportunity to work in a well-established and innovative Paediatric Clinical Psychology service, enhancing professional growth.
Engagement with a multi-disciplinary team including Family Therapy and Liaison Psychiatry, fostering collaborative practice.
Ability to provide care to a diverse patient population aged 0-19, offering meaningful impact on children's health across the UK.
Strong culture of research and training within the department, facilitating continuous learning and professional development.
Commitment to compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence as core values, creating a supportive work environment.
Prospects for service expansion, providing opportunities for career advancement within the organization.
Being part of a friendly and motivated NHS Trust, recognized nationally and internationally for expertise in children’s health.
Job Summary
We are looking to recruit a permanent Band 7 qualified Clinical Psychologist to work within the Paediatric Psychology Department at the Sheffield Children's Hospital, providing clinical input into Haematology/ Oncology workstream.
Suitable For Applicants Who Are About To Qualify
You will join a well-established and innovative Paediatric Clinical Psychology service which has firmly established administrative support, and provides regional and national specialist services, through direct patient care, consultation and supervision within general paediatrics as well as many specialist services. The team is multi-disciplinary with Family Therapy and Liaison Psychiatry. There are currently good prospects for further expansion of the paediatric clinical psychology service.
Main duties of the job
You will also join the wider Paediatric Psychology Department which offers input to many clinical services across Sheffield Children's Hospital, from within medical and surgical hospital divisions. The hospital itself looks after patients aged 0-19 referred from all around the UK.
There is a strong culture of research and training within the Paediatric Psychology Department, and a huge amount of expertise in working with children with physical health problems.
Informal visits and enquiries are strongly encouraged.
About Us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Date posted
04 December 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
425-24-6818561
Job locations
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager:
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at
Trust Values
The Trust Is Committed To Providing Great Quality Patient Care And Keep Children, Young People And Families At The Heart Of What We Do By Following Our CARE Values:
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager:
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at
Trust Values
The Trust Is Committed To Providing Great Quality Patient Care And Keep Children, Young People And Families At The Heart Of What We Do By Following Our CARE Values:
We are looking to recruit a permanent Band 7 qualified Clinical Psychologist to work within the Paediatric Psychology Department at the Sheffield Children's Hospital, providing clinical input into Haematology/ Oncology workstream.
Suitable For Applicants Who Are About To Qualify
You will join a well-established and innovative Paediatric Clinical Psychology service which has firmly established administrative support, and provides regional and national specialist services, through direct patient care, consultation and supervision within general paediatrics as well as many specialist services. The team is multi-disciplinary with Family Therapy and Liaison Psychiatry. There are currently good prospects for further expansion of the paediatric clinical psychology service.
Main duties of the job
You will also join the wider Paediatric Psychology Department which offers input to many clinical services across Sheffield Children's Hospital, from within medical and surgical hospital divisions. The hospital itself looks after patients aged 0-19 referred from all around the UK.
There is a strong culture of research and training within the Paediatric Psychology Department, and a huge amount of expertise in working with children with physical health problems.
Informal visits and enquiries are strongly encouraged.
About Us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
- Outstanding Patient Care
- Brilliant Place to work
- Leaders in Children's Health
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Date posted
04 December 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
425-24-6818561
Job locations
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager:
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at
Trust Values
The Trust Is Committed To Providing Great Quality Patient Care And Keep Children, Young People And Families At The Heart Of What We Do By Following Our CARE Values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager:
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at
Trust Values
The Trust Is Committed To Providing Great Quality Patient Care And Keep Children, Young People And Families At The Heart Of What We Do By Following Our CARE Values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Res
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1. Undergraduate Degree: A degree in psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) is required. This usually includes a Bachelor’s degree with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the BPS.
2. Postgraduate Training: You must complete a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or an equivalent qualification that is also accredited by the BPS and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
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1. Clinical Assessment: Ability to conduct assessments using a range of psychological tests, interviews, and observational methods.
2. Therapeutic Skills: Proficiency in various therapeutic modalities (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, humanistic approaches) to effectively work with clients.
3. Research Skills: Capability to understand and conduct research, as clinical psychologists often engage in evidence-based practice and may be involved in research projects.
4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex psychological concepts clearly and build rapport with clients.
5. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Ability to understand and relate to clients’ feelings and experiences, providing compassionate and supportive care.
6. Problem-Solving Skills: Competence in identifying problems, formulating hypotheses, and developing treatment plans tailored to individual clients.
7. Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
8. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds, ensuring that treatment approaches are sensitive to cultural differences.
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10. Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with new research, therapies, and best practices in the field.
Additional Experiences
- Work Experience: Gaining relevant experience in clinical or healthcare settings prior to training, such as assistant psychologist roles, mental health support worker positions, or voluntary work in related fields.
- Supervision Experience: Engaging in regular supervision during training and practice to reflect on work and improve skills.
Registration
- HCPC Registration: After completing the necessary training and qualifications, you must register with the Health and Care Professions Council to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK.
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