Job summary This post provides an exciting opportunity to join a large and established team in the RMCH Paediatric Psychosocial Service and with the support of senior colleagues, continue the development of a service into a new clinical area within the St Mary's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Paediatric Psychosocial Services are well regarded in the Trust and close relationships exist with our colleagues in paediatric, neonatal (and indeed adult) medical specialties. The service also sits within a wider CAMHS Division within the acute Trust and so is well supported and connected with other children's mental health services across Manchester, Salford and Trafford. We are keen to promote innovative practice, as well as specialist psychological assessment and intervention. Across the service we work with hospital inpatients and outpatients, with face-to-face as well as online/virtual modalities. We offer patient groups, consultation groups and psychosocial forums with other medical specialties, we actively contribute to the wider Trust Schwartz Round programme and support a range of therapeutic intervention modalities, including neuropsychology, family therapy, ACT, CFT, Narrative, CBT, psychotherapeutic approaches and parent-infant work. Main duties of the job We are a committed research service with our team contributing to a wide range of research projects and host some of our own too. Continuing professional development and further training is supported and encouraged at this grade in association with the appraisal process. The post is open to applicants at band 7 or 8a (please see Job Description and Person Specification for further information). Whilst it is a 12 month fixed term post, permanent positions are regularly available within our wider service, for candidates who find that they wish to pursue a career in this field. To be considered for this role, you'll need: An accredited post-graduate qualification in Clinical Psychology Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Post-qualification experience of working within the fields of neonatal, Paediatric, adolescent or adult health psychology 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 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 349-MCH-6980420 Job locations HARRINGTON BUILIDING (OXFORD ROAD) AND TAMESIDE GENERAL HOSPITAL HATHERSAGE ROAD 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 Registration/ Accreditation Essential Registration / Eligibility for registration as a clinical psychologist with the Health Professions Council Qualifications Essential Diploma, masters, doctoral degree or equivalent accepted by the British Psychological Society as qualifying the person to work as a clinical psychologist Desirable Pre-qualification training or experience with children and adolescents / adults with health conditions Post-Qualification CPD relating to paediatrics or Health Psychology Post-qualification training in a specific therapeutic modality relevant to a paediatric setting Experience and knowledge Essential Experience of working as a specialist clinical psychologist for at least 18 months Experience in assessment and therapeutic work with children, parents and families across the age range with a full range of presenting problems and across settings including community, outpatient and clinic settings Experience of assessing and managing risk in a therapeutic setting Experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork Experience of assessment and interpretation of neuropsychological tests Experience of teaching, training and professional and clinical supervision Experience of consulting with health care and other professionals to promote psychologically informed care Knowledge of legislation and national guidance in relation to perinatal, infant, child and families' mental health Desirable Working knowledge of professional systems involved in work with children and families, both in specialist hospital and community settings Experience of working with patients within physical health specialties Experience of working clinically within a paediatric setting/ perinatal or infant mental health setting/ critical care setting Experience of working with complex presentations, e.g. dual diagnosis, additional disabilities and complex trauma Experience of working autonomously as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience in working in developing services Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts Experience of facilitating debrief meetings/staff support with multidisciplinary teams Experience of contributing to study design in research trials of new medicines / treatments Skills Essential Ability to plan and prioritise own caseload Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management in work with children and families / adult health care service users Ability to integrate psychological theories and outcome data with clinical practice and service provision Ability to integrate psychological theories and outcome data with clinical practice and service provision Ability to work with people from different backgrounds, cultures and of different ages Demonstrate sensitivity in all contact with disadvantaged groups Good skills in communicating with children, parents / adult patients and colleagues Ability to cope with stressful interpersonal situations including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse Education and supervision Essential Experience in designing, planning and undertaking clinical research and service evaluation Experience in teaching and training staff from other professional groups in psychological skills and concepts Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS Formal training in supervision of other psychologists Desirable Experience of teaching, training and supervision of assistant psychologists and trainee clinical psychologists Positive approach to own continuing professional development. Personal Attributes Essential A commitment to undertake further relevant training and self-directed study Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required A commitment to the inclusion of young people's, parent/carer views in service delivery, development and design. Willingness to contribute to team functioning, performance and the ongoing development of the service. Work Related Circumstance Essential Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies. Use of a car or access to a means of travel across the Trust footprint and externally in line with service needs Person Specification Registration/ Accreditation Essential Registration / Eligibility for registration as a clinical psychologist with the Health Professions Council Qualifications Essential Diploma, masters, doctoral degree or equivalent accepted by the British Psychological Society as qualifying the person to work as a clinical psychologist Desirable Pre-qualification training or experience with children and adolescents / adults with health conditions Post-Qualification CPD relating to paediatrics or Health Psychology Post-qualification training in a specific therapeutic modality relevant to a paediatric setting Experience and knowledge Essential Experience of working as a specialist clinical psychologist for at least 18 months Experience in assessment and therapeutic work with children, parents and families across the age range with a full range of presenting problems and across settings including community, outpatient and clinic settings Experience of assessing and managing risk in a therapeutic setting Experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork Experience of assessment and interpretation of neuropsychological tests Experience of teaching, training and professional and clinical supervision Experience of consulting with health care and other professionals to promote psychologically informed care Knowledge of legislation and national guidance in relation to perinatal, infant, child and families' mental health Desirable Working knowledge of professional systems involved in work with children and families, both in specialist hospital and community settings Experience of working with patients within physical health specialties Experience of working clinically within a paediatric setting/ perinatal or infant mental health setting/ critical care setting Experience of working with complex presentations, e.g. dual diagnosis, additional disabilities and complex trauma Experience of working autonomously as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience in working in developing services Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts Experience of facilitating debrief meetings/staff support with multidisciplinary teams Experience of contributing to study design in research trials of new medicines / treatments Skills Essential Ability to plan and prioritise own caseload Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management in work with children and families / adult health care service users Ability to integrate psychological theories and outcome data with clinical practice and service provision Ability to integrate psychological theories and outcome data with clinical practice and service provision Ability to work with people from different backgrounds, cultures and of different ages Demonstrate sensitivity in all contact with disadvantaged groups Good skills in communicating with children, parents / adult patients and colleagues Ability to cope with stressful interpersonal situations including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse Education and supervision Essential Experience in designing, planning and undertaking clinical research and service evaluation Experience in teaching and training staff from other professional groups in psychological skills and concepts Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS Formal training in supervision of other psychologists Desirable Experience of teaching, training and supervision of assistant psychologists and trainee clinical psychologists Positive approach to own continuing professional development. Personal Attributes Essential A commitment to undertake further relevant training and self-directed study Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required A commitment to the inclusion of young people's, parent/carer views in service delivery, development and design. Willingness to contribute to team functioning, performance and the ongoing development of the service. Work Related Circumstance Essential Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies. Use of a car or access to a means of travel across the Trust footprint and externally in line with service needs 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address HARRINGTON BUILIDING (OXFORD ROAD) AND TAMESIDE GENERAL HOSPITAL HATHERSAGE ROAD MANCHESTER M13 9WL Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)