Main area Clinical Psychologist – Paediatric Psychosocial ServiceGrade NHS AfC: Band 8aContract: PermanentLocations: 0.7wte at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, 0.1wte at Stepping Hill HospitalHours: 30 hours per weekJob ref: 349-SPH-8121933-RL4
Site: Oxford Road Town ManchesterSalary: £57,528 – £64,750 pro rata (Yearly)Closing: 30/07/2026 23:59
Job overview
An opportunity to work within the Paediatric Psychosocial Service in the Cystic Fibrosis and General Medicine teams at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, and part‑time with the Cystic Fibrosis Team at Stepping Hill Hospital. The role is led by the Paediatric Psychosocial Service at RMCH.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialist psychological assessment and intervention, including neuropsychology, family therapy, ACT, CFT, EMDR, Narrative, CBT and other psychotherapeutic approaches.
- Deliver therapeutic work to children, families, and adult patients across a range of settings (community, outpatient, clinic).
- Support the development, systematic provision, and evaluation of a high‑quality specialist clinical psychology service for the tertiary paediatric cystic fibrosis services.
- Assist senior members of the medical team in the Paediatric Psychosocial Service with service development, including areas such as Gastroenterology and other medical synergies.
- Maintain flexible working arrangements to address psychological aspects within a time‑pressured medical environment.
- Contribute to and lead research projects within the service.
Registration / Accreditation
- You must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Qualifications
- Doctoral degree or equivalent accepted by the British Psychological Society as qualifying for clinical psychologist practice.
- Pre‑qualification training or experience with children, adolescents, or adults with health conditions.
- Post‑qualification CPD related to paediatrics or health psychology.
- Post‑qualification training in a specific therapeutic modality relevant to a paediatric setting.
Experience and Knowledge
- At least 18 months of experience as a specialist clinical psychologist.
- Experience in assessment and therapeutic work with children, families, and adults across diverse settings, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Experience working with patients within physical health specialties.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred DBS checks may be required depending on the role.
- Costs for a DBS will be deducted from salary within the first three months if a conditional offer is accepted.
- New employees are expected to register with the DBS Update Service within 30 days of certification.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. 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.
Contact
Address:Parkway 1,Parkway Business Centre,Recruitment Office 1st Floor,Princess Road,Manchester,M14 7LU
Telephone: 0161 276 6198
Contact email: Claire.Browne@mft.nhs.uk
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