Job summary An opportunity has arisen to recruit an Assistant Psychologist in the Paediatric Psychosocial Service (PPS), part of Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust (MFT) CAMHS which sits within the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. Our service is organized into three teams, Critical Care and Surgery, Medicine, and Neuropsychology. Our patients could be pre, post diagnosis or treatment, they may even be under long term follow up from their treatment here at RMCH / MRI / The Christie Hospital / Other satellite Hospitals.; hence the work base will varied. Royal Manchester Children's Hospital is a regional paediatrics hospital. Psychosocial services are well regarded in the hospital and close relationships exist with our colleagues in paediatric (and indeed adult) medical specialties. Main duties of the job The successful candidates would hold a good Honours Degree in Psychology (at least Class 2 Division 1), have a good knowledge of developmental and abnormal psychology, a clear understanding of psychological theory and interventions, and experience in working with children presenting with psychological problems. Two of these posts will be based within the Paediatric Psychosocial Service at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and will be involved in providing support to qualified clinical staff, taking a role in direct assessment and interventions as well as undertaking audit and evaluation. The remaining post will be hosted at the Christie Hospital Protons Service in South Manchester supporting the new team being developed and established. The Assistant Psychologist will be supervised by a Clinical Psychologist. They will have the opportunity to learn about how psychological services are offered to children, young people and their families, as well as gaining experience of Child and Adolescent Mental Health service delivery more generally. They will gain experience of psychometric assessment, individual clinical work, group-work, multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency working. They will also learn about inpatient CAMHS work and many topics very relevant to psychological interventions and assessment. A sound knowledge of Microsoft applications is required for this post in particularly in databases. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 26 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number C9349-25-0993 Job locations Paediatric Psychosocial Services Harrington Building Manchester M13 9WL Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good Honours Degree (at least a 2:1). Other Essential Ability to travel to various locations across the city. Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach Ability to travel to offsite appointments. Skills Essential Able to work to tight deadlines. Experience of psychometric assessment eg WISC-IV, WAIS V WIAT. Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and of different ages. Good communication and social skills (oral and written). Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience in working with children or adults in health psychology or neuropsychology context. Desirable Knowledge and experience of psychological issues relating to children living with health conditions. Experience of database and audit. Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good Honours Degree (at least a 2:1). Other Essential Ability to travel to various locations across the city. Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach Ability to travel to offsite appointments. Skills Essential Able to work to tight deadlines. Experience of psychometric assessment eg WISC-IV, WAIS V WIAT. Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and of different ages. Good communication and social skills (oral and written). Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience in working with children or adults in health psychology or neuropsychology context. Desirable Knowledge and experience of psychological issues relating to children living with health conditions. Experience of database and audit. Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Paediatric Psychosocial Services Harrington Building Manchester M13 9WL Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)