Clinical Psychologist

MFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) invites applications for a part-time (0.6 WTE) Clinical Psychologist to join the Paediatric Psychosocial Service at RMCH, Stepping Hill Hospital. The post supports Band 8a development with potential for Band 7 applicants.

You'll assess, treat, and discharge children and young people with physical health conditions, delivering MDT care and service development.

Qualifications

• Accredited post‑graduate qualification in Clinical Psychology.
• Registration with HCPC (or qualification pending).
• Post‑qualification experience in paediatric, adolescent, or adult health psychology.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Help develop the clinical psychology service.
• Contribute to MDT care planning and review.
• Participate in residential burns camp programmes and rehab activities.
• Contribute to audit and research.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

MDT Collaboration

Risk assessment

Paediatric health psychology

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology

HCPC registration

Job description

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Main area Paediatric Psychosocial Service Grade Band 7/8a Contract Permanent: Band 8a development role (so band 7 applicants are also welcome to apply) Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref 349-SHCG-8386095-RL4-A

Site RMCH Town Manchester Salary £49,387 - £64,750 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a part-time (0.6 WTE) Clinical Psychologist, (opening to a development role so band 7 applicants are also welcome to apply) to join the Paediatric Psychosocial Service (PPS), part of Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust (MFT) CAMHS which sits within the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. The role will be based at Stepping Hill Hospital.

We are looking for dedicated mental healthcare professionals who are keen to promote and improve the mental health and well-being of children and young people with physical health conditions and those who care for them. You'll be supported to manage a defined caseload and have the responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of children and young people. Roles also include consultation and liaison with medical teams.

Applications for those interested in a band 7 development role will be considered. To those interested please see the Band 7 Person Spec.

Main duties of the job

Specifically, in this role you will contribute to the development, systematic provision, and evaluation of a high-quality specialist clinical psychology service to patients within the specialist Paediatric Burn Service at RMCH.

Your responsibilities:

• Providing evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Helping to develop the clinical psychology service
• Contributing to MDT care planning and review
• Participating in the residential burns camp programmes and other rehab activities
• Contributing to audit and research

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Accredited post‑graduate qualification in Clinical Psychology
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) (or qualification pending)
• Post‑qualification experience of working within the fields of paediatric, adolescent, or adult health psychology

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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, please contact the manager named below.

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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS : Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS : Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or equivalent accepted by the British Psychological Society as qualifying the person to work as a clinical psychologist.
• 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

• Experience in assessment and therapeutic work with children, families and adult patients 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 teaching, training and professional and clinical supervision
• Experience of consulting with health care and other professionals
• Knowledge of legislation and national guidance in relation to the needs of child and adult patients
• Working knowledge of professional systems involved in work with child/ adult patients, both in specialist hospital and community settings
• Experience of working with patients within physical health specialties
• Experience of working autonomously as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
• 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
• Experience of assessment and interpretation of neuropsychological tests
• Experience of working as a child specialist clinical psychologist for at least 18 months.

Registration/Accreditation

• You must be registered with a professional body. e.g. HCPC

Skills

• 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 represent psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care
• 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

• 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.
• Positive approach to own continuing professional development.
• Interest in teaching, training and supervision of assistant psychologists and trainee clinical psychologists.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.