Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Sheffield Healthy Minds Mental Health Support Team, an innovative project delivering early intervention, prevention, and trauma-informed care in partnership with local schools. We’re looking for a Senior Clinical Psychologist to provide clinical leadership, helping shape and deliver our offer to educational settings across Sheffield.

ABOUT YOU: YOU ARE AN EXPERIENCED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST WITH:

Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology with HCPC registration
Experience in CAMHS and applying psychological theory in practice
A collaborative approach to multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
A proactive mindset and confidence managing change in a developing service
Reporting into the Clinical Lead (Healthy Minds), your responsibilities will include:
Lead a team of mental health professionals delivering school-based interventions
Provide clinical leadership to ensure high-quality , trauma-informed care
Work with Senior Mental Health Leads in schools to enhance emotional wellbeing provision
Offer consultation, reflective practice, and clinical supervision to team members
Deliver training to school staff and partner agencies
Undertake direct therapeutic work with children and young people
Apply psychological theory and evidence-based approaches to create tailored interventions
Support workforce development through clinical training and reflective practice
Lead on audits, service evaluations, and project management in collaboration with educational staff
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, and Leaders in Children’s Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children’s health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children’s uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net . Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Please refer the Job description for details