Senior Clinical Psychologist

at  Sheffield Childrens NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Psychologist - Paediatric Psychology Service
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our Paediatric Psychology Service as a Senior Clinical Psychologist.

2 days/week with the Narcolepsy team
1 day/week with the Difficult Asthma clinical pathway
1 day/week with the Pain Team clinical pathway
Half a day/week in cross-specialty work
We welcome applications from experienced professionals, but can also offer a Band 7/8a Preceptorship for those with less experience. If appointed under a preceptorship, you will be supported in your development and reassessed after 2 years for progression to Band 8a.
You will be compassionate, accountable, and dedicated to delivering excellent care, respecting all colleagues, patients, and service users.
Informal visits and enquiries are warmly welcomed!
Reporting into the Consultant Clinical Psychologist, your responsibilities will include:
Provide specialist psychological assessments for clients referred to the Narcolepsy and Difficult Asthma teams, using a variety of tools such as psychological and neuro-psychological tests, self-report measures, observations, and interviews with clients, families, and others involved in care.
Take professional responsibility for creating and implementing psychological treatment plans, using a conceptual framework that considers the client’s mental health in the context of their family and wider environment.
Deliver psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families, and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations based on evolving understanding of the client’s needs.
Evaluate and decide on the most appropriate treatment options, considering complex factors like the client’s history and development.
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
We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
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.
Sheffield Children’s provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts—helping you succeed 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