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[email protected]Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist - Paediatric Burns Service
Accepting applications until: 03-Sep-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 03-Sep-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- RMCH
- Address
- Hathersage Road
- Town
- Manchester
- Postcode
- M13 9WL
- Major / Minor Region
- Manchester
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent: Band 8a development role (so band 7 applicants are also welcome to apply)
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £57,528 - £64,750 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 8a)
Specialty
- Main area
- Paediatric Psychosocial Service
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a part-time (0.4 wte) Clinical Psychologist Band 8a (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.
We provide inpatient and outpatient support to patients with a wide range of physical health conditions on a local, regional, national and international basis. Working for the Paediatric Psychosocial Service at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, you'll work with children and young people aged up to 18 years and their families who present with a wide range of complex emotional and behavioural difficulties associated with physical health conditions.
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. We have other part-time roles that this post could be combined with.
Applications for those interested in an band 7 development role will be considered. To those interested please see the Band 7 Person Spec.
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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
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 ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.
Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’
To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.
To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.
Closing vacancy listings early
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.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Postgraduate diploma, masters, doctoral degree or equivalent accepted by the British Psychological Society as qualifying the person to work as a clinical psychologist.
Desirable criteria
- 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 criteria
- Experience of working as a specialist clinical psychologist for at least 18 months.
- 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 multi-disciplinary teamwork.
- 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
Desirable criteria
- 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 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
- Experience of assessment and interpretation of neuropsychological tests
Registration
Essential criteria
- Registration / Eligibility for registration as a clinical psychologist with the Health Professions Council
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- James Oliver
- Job title
- Principal Clinical Psychologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 00161 701 4512
- Additional information
Sarah Gaskell
Head of Paediatric Psychosocial Service
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