Job summary
We are delighted to advertise this varied and innovative fixed term post in the Birth in Mind, Maternal Mental Health Service, a regional sevice based at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust (STHFT). In our latest staff survey, 95% of staff report feeling valued and cared for and that their role makes a difference.

We aim to attract a committed, diverse, and talented workforce who are passionate about delivering psychological care within an acute hospital setting and adapting approaches to meet the needs of our services and service users. In return, we offer a supportive, dynamic work setting where you can link with colleagues and develop your career.

We welcome applications from HCPC registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologists with skills and experience relevant to this context; support will be given for anyone returning to the workplace. We also welcome applications from trainees due to complete their course in 2026.

As a department, we recognise that diversity of workforce extends our skills, experiences, and ideas, thereby adding value and creativity to our services. The department has an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) group and welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and the LGBTQ+ community.

Main duties of the job
Within this diverse role there will be opportunities for multidisciplinary team working. Working with patients and team members, there is potential to have a far-reaching positive impact both directly and indirectly, making a huge difference to outcomes and quality of life for patients. There may also be opportunities to work with patients with other physical health conditions.

Candidates completing research element of DClinPsy or not yet registered with HCPC: A temporary Band 6 Trainee Clinical or Counselling Psychologist role would only be considered where candidates have not yet acquired HCPC registration following completion of training or where there is a delay due to not fully completing the research element of their DClinPsy but are expected to complete within a reasonable timeframe and have completed all other aspects of the course. You would be required to provide evidence of course completion in the form of a results transcript from University before a start date could be arranged. The temporary contract will be dependent on the estimated time before HCPC registration is achieved. Once HCPC registration is achieved within the timeframe agreed, the contract will then be changed to a Band 7 post. This is in accordance with National course agreements; in this event, the post-holder will be required to keep their Line Manager updated about research progress.

About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives."

As a member of the department, you would be part of a substantial, experienced, and enthusiastic team; benefitting from inhouse professional development including clinical supervision, special interest groups and opportunities to engage in our wider projects. The department is committed to supporting our staff and have a well-supported Staff Engagement and Wellbeing Group. The Trust has a flexible working policy, allowing for a range of flexible / hybrid working options as appropriate to the service needs. The attached document outlines our department strategy.

As a dynamic department, we have seen considerable growth in recent years and have a portfolio of new service developments. Continuing professional development is strongly supported, as appropriate to the individual's and organisation's requirements.

The department has strong links with the Sheffield, Leeds and Hull DClinPsy courses. We also offer placements to trainees on DCounsPsy courses.

This post will work primarily into the Birth in Mind Maternal Mental Health Service, and the post holder may also be asked to work across other service areas.

Details
Date posted: 10 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £56,515 a year
pa/pro rata for part time staff
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 190-1867-DIR
Job locations: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2JF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period until 31st March 2027due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.

Please note all existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. This must first be agreed with your current line manager.

This is a temporary post up until 31st March 2027.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• (Band 7) Doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), or counselling psychology as accredited by the HCPC, including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, as accredited by the British Psychological Society
• (Band 7) Professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• (Band 7) Eligible for Practitioner Full Membership of the BPS Divisions of Clinical or Counselling Psychology or working towards this.
• (Band 6) Undertaking Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology (with anticipated completion date), including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, as accredited by the British Psychological Society.
• (Band 6) On completion of above training, eligibility for professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• (Band 6) On completion of training, eligible for Practitioner Full Membership of the BPS Divisions of Clinical or Counselling Psychology)

Desirable

• (Band 6&7) Pre-qualification training and qualifications in other fields of applied psychology.

Experience
Essential

• (Band 6&7) Working with a wide variety of presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity
• (Band 6&7) Specialist psychological assessment and treatment of patients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.
• (Band 6&7) Experience of working with patients across the lifespan

Desirable

• (Band 6&7) Experience of working in a physical health setting.
• (Band 6&7) Experience of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary setting.
• (Band 6&7) Experience of teaching and/or training.
• (Band 6&7) Experience of delivering psychologically informed groups.
• (Band 6&7) Experience of the application of the practice of psychology in different cultural contexts.

Further Training
Essential

• (Band 7) Doctoral or equivalent level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology
• (Band 6/7) Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS and HCPC.
• (Band 6) On completion of training, Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.

Desirable

• (Band 6&7) High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological or psychotherapeutic approach.
• (Band 6&7) Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g., personality disorder, chronic or terminal illness, complex psychological or physical problems, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• (Band 6&7) Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
• (Band 6&7) Skills in working effectively with other professionals in multidisciplinary settings
• (Band 7) Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• (Band 6&7) Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour
• (Band 6&7) Ability to establish and maintain professional credibility at all levels of the organisation

Desirable

• (Band 6&7) Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
• (Band 6&7) Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.

Personal Qualities
Essential

• (Band 6&7) Highly developed ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) highly complex and/or clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• (Band 6&7) Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload
• (Band 6&7) Positive attitude, sensitivity, and commitment to working with patient groups affected by medical/physical health conditions
• (Band 6&7) Ability to deal with frequent exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances
• (Band 6&7) Ability to maintain intense concentration on a frequent basis

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.