Clinical Psychologist Tpfs

Manchester University Nhs Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join the Tertiary Paediatric Fatigue Service at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. The role focuses on assessment and rehabilitation for children with CFS/ME, Long Covid and related fatigue, within a regional multidisciplinary team.

You will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for children, young people and families, and collaborate with multiple professionals to improve

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention to children, young people and their families.
• Work collaboratively with physiotherapists, paediatricians, OTs and other professionals.
• Contribute to service development, audit, teaching and supervision activities.
• Deliver evidence-based, formulation-driven care for young people with complex fatigue presentations.
• Provide consultation to families, schools and professionals and participate in multidisciplinary assessment and rehabilitation planning.

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Psychologist to join the Tertiary Paediatric Fatigue Service (TPFS) at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. TPFS is a regional multidisciplinary service providing assessment and rehabilitation for children and young people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), Long Covid and related fatigue presentations.

The successful candidate will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention to children, young people and their families, working collaboratively with physiotherapists, paediatricians OTs and other professionals. The post holder will play a key role in supporting young people to improve functioning, engagement in education and everyday activities, and overall wellbeing.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative service that values multidisciplinary working, service development, and the delivery of evidence-based, formulation-driven care for young people with complex and often long-term health conditions., The post holder will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for children and young people with CFS/ME, Long Covid and related fatigue presentations within the Tertiary Paediatric Fatigue Service (TPFS). Working as part of a regional multidisciplinary team, they will support young people and families to improve wellbeing, functioning and participation in education and daily life. The role includes delivering evidence-based psychological interventions, providing consultation to families, schools and professionals, contributing to multidisciplinary assessment and rehabilitation planning, and participating in service development, audit, teaching and supervision activities.

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.