This is an exciting permanent post providing clinical input and leadership for Neonatal and Maternity services in Sheffield and across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB). The post holder will join a team of Psychologists working into Neonatal and Maternal Mental Health services across the region, supported by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
In our latest staff survey, 95% of DPS staff reported 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/Counselling Psychologists with substantial post-qualification experience relevant to this context; support will be given for anyone returning to the workplace.
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 welcome 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.
This post will provide clinical input and leadership to three main areas:
- Sheffield Neonatal Service – including managerial support for the Neonatal Psychology team
- SYB Maternal Mental Health Service – trauma-focused interventions for women and birthing people who have experienced birth trauma
- Regional Neonatal Services – indirect clinical support for the Neonatal Units in Doncaster & Bassetlaw, and Rotherham (mainly via training and consultation)
This post has confirmed funding for 0.6wte. We are awaiting confirmation as to whether funding for further hours may also be available.
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. (Attached documents provide more information).
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.
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 Sheffield, Leeds and Hull DClinPsy courses, and local DCounsPsy courses.
Applicants can be considered for other potential vacancies if interested.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Williamson Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 0114 2266929
