Clinical Psychologist inSheffield inSheffield PUBLISHED WED 4 DEC 2024

Band 7: £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

EMPATHY FAMILY HAEMATOLOGY MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust rWJXVTy3

Opportunity to work within a well-established and innovative Paediatric Clinical Psychology service.

Involvement in a multi-disciplinary team that includes Family Therapy and Liaison Psychiatry, enhancing collaborative care.

Good prospects for further expansion of the paediatric clinical psychology service, indicating professional growth and development.

Access to a strong culture of research and training, allowing for continuous professional development.

Opportunity to make a significant impact on the well-being of children with physical health problems aged 0-19 from across the UK.

Supportive and inclusive recruitment process that values diversity and provides assistance to applicants with additional needs.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a permanent Band 7 Clinical Psychologist to join the Paediatric Psychology Department at Sheffield Children's Hospital, focusing on the Haematology/Oncology workstream. This role is suitable for newly qualified applicants and offers an opportunity to work within a well-established multi-disciplinary team that provides regional and national specialist services to patients aged 0-19. The position involves providing direct patient care, consultation, and supervision, and contributes to a culture of research and training within a supportive environment.

The department emphasises inclusivity, encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with additional needs, ethnic minorities, disabilities, and LGBTQ+ community members. The Trust is committed to exceptional patient care and embodies values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, making it an ideal setting for a Clinical Psychologist dedicated to supporting children and families.

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.

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.

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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

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To work as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK, several key skills and qualifications are essential. Here’s an overview:

Educational Requirements

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).

Key Skills

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.

9. Professionalism and Ethical Practice: Adherence to ethical guidelines and professional standards as set by the HCPC and BPS.

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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