Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist - Paediatric Burns Service
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Job Opportunity: Clinical Psychologist
About the Role
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 a 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
About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
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.
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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.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: James Oliver
- Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist
- Email address: James.Oliver@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 00161 701 4512
Sarah Gaskell
Head of Paediatric Psychosocial Service
Email: Sarah.Gaskell@mft.nhs.uk
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