Senior Clinical Psychologist

Sheffield Children's is looking for an accomplished Clinical Psychologist to join our inpatient CAMHS team at the Becton Centre, providing specialist care to young people with complex mental health needs across three inpatient units: Sapphire, Emerald, and Ruby Lodge. You will:

• Deliver psychological assessments and therapy to children and young people, contributing to their psychological care and treatment.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team, including Psychiatry, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and other therapeutic disciplines.
• Receive support from a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, with access to a network of professionals and opportunities for professional development, CPD, and cross-training within the Trust's child services., Reporting into the Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist, your responsibilities will include:
• Deliver direct clinical work (individual, parent, and group therapy) and contribute to the therapeutic milieu.
• Lead team formulations and interventions, working with multidisciplinary colleagues to support patient care.
• Conduct assessments and contribute to the formulation and treatment of children with complex mental health needs and learning disabilities.
• Support the stabilisation and discharge process, working with families and carers to facilitate positive change.
• Collate information for specialist assessments, including neurodevelopmental considerations.
• Provide clinical leadership, promoting collaboration with colleagues, families, young people, and community partners.
  
  At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
1. Outstanding Patient Care 2. Brilliant Place to work 3. Leaders in Children's Health We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise. As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home. As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.