Job summary
Full and part time positions available
Are you passionate about making a difference in young lives?We're looking for compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individuals to join our team as Assistant Psychologists.
At Sheffield Children's, you'll have the chance to grow your clinical experience in a supportive, collaborative environment. We have a psychological workforce of over 150 staff across a range of services in hospital, community, school and local authority settings, and have strong links to the Clinical Psychology Doctorate, offering rich opportunities for professional development, peer support, and continued learning.
Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time roles, we have a range of exciting opportunities available.
Please see the service summary document attached for further details.
There will be a Recruitment/assessment event on 29th July 2025. If you are shortlisted you will be invited to attend either a morning or afternoon session - further information around this will be included in the invitation.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Clinical Psychologist, your responsibilities will include:
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Conduct assessments with children and young people to help develop individualised care plans.
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Help deliver psychological interventions under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
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Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for children, young people, and families.
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Support research projects, audits, and service evaluations, and help conduct literature searches.
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Work with colleagues within the CAMHS team and other specialist teams to share knowledge and enhance service delivery.
About us
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, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones 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, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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 Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones 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, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree level education in Psychology
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
- Trained in the use of psychometric assessment tools
Experience 1
Essential
- Experience working with individuals with emotional wellbeing/mental health needs, neurodiversity, or learning disabilities in voluntary, health, education, or social care settings.
Desirable
- Experience working with children and young people with emotional wellbeing/mental health needs, neurodiversity, or learning disabilities
- Experience delivering psychological interventions under supervision
- Experience completing psychometric assessments under supervision within agreed timescales
- Experience working under the supervision of a clinical psychologist as an assistant psychologist or research assistant
Experience 2
Essential
- Experience working in multi professional or multi-agency teams
Experience 3
Essential
- Experience in participation or co-production with service users to help shape and develop clinical practice or clinical services, e.g. interventions or research.
Knowledge & Skills 1
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the application of psychological models and theories to clinical practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant guidelines, policies, and legislation for working with children and young people
Knowledge & Skills 2
Essential
- Ability to adapt communication style in a range of situations, such as delivering presentations online and in-person to academic and non-academic colleagues.
- Ability to adapt communication to meet clients' needs, e.g. individuals with acquired injury or disability, neurodiversity or learning disabilities.
Knowledge and Skills 3
Essential
- Ability to communicate psychological concepts to non psychologist colleagues
- High standard of written communication, such as document and report writing.
Knowledge & Skills 4
Essential
- Maintain integrity, empathy, and compassion in emotionally charged or hostile environments, ensuring a supportive and professional approach even in distressing situations.
Desirable
- Well developed ICT skills, including proficiency in data analysis and use of databases to analyse, audit and research data
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of initiative used to complete projects independently, with awareness of personal competence.
- Well developed skills in prioritising work and meeting deadlines, demonstrating reliability and consistency, with tasks agreed and managed under regular supervision
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills, with the ability to accept and apply guidance
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree level education in Psychology
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
- Trained in the use of psychometric assessment tools
Experience 1
Essential
- Experience working with individuals with emotional wellbeing/mental health needs, neurodiversity, or learning disabilities in voluntary, health, education, or social care settings.
Desirable
- Experience working with children and young people with emotional wellbeing/mental health needs, neurodiversity, or learning disabilities
- Experience delivering psychological interventions under supervision
- Experience completing psychometric assessments under supervision within agreed timescales
- Experience working under the supervision of a clinical psychologist as an assistant psychologist or research assistant
Experience 2
Essential
- Experience working in multi professional or multi-agency teams
Experience 3
Essential
- Experience in participation or co-production with service users to help shape and develop clinical practice or clinical services, e.g. interventions or research.
Knowledge & Skills 1
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the application of psychological models and theories to clinical practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant guidelines, policies, and legislation for working with children and young people
Knowledge & Skills 2
Essential
- Ability to adapt communication style in a range of situations, such as delivering presentations online and in-person to academic and non-academic colleagues.
- Ability to adapt communication to meet clients' needs, e.g. individuals with acquired injury or disability, neurodiversity or learning disabilities.
Knowledge and Skills 3
Essential
- Ability to communicate psychological concepts to non psychologist colleagues
- High standard of written communication, such as document and report writing.
Knowledge & Skills 4
Essential
- Maintain integrity, empathy, and compassion in emotionally charged or hostile environments, ensuring a supportive and professional approach even in distressing situations.
Desirable
- Well developed ICT skills, including proficiency in data analysis and use of databases to analyse, audit and research data
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of initiative used to complete projects independently, with awareness of personal competence.
- Well developed skills in prioritising work and meeting deadlines, demonstrating reliability and consistency, with tasks agreed and managed under regular supervision
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills, with the ability to accept and apply guidance
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.
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).
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.
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).
