Job Description

Fixed Term| Part Time



We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Clinical Psychologist, to join us within our Parent-Infant Relationship Service within Sheffield Community CAMHS, here at Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS FT.



PAIRS is a specialist team dedicated to supporting families with complex emotional, behavioural, and developmental difficulties, with a focus on early intervention to foster healthy parent-infant relationships.



The successful candidate will demonstrate a real passion and commitment to parent-infant working, and be able to understand and appreciate the complexities of this kind of work; including working dyadically and the importance of this on the early emotional and social development of the child and implications for lifelong wellbeing.

About You:

You will ideally have prior experience in this field, or relevant transferrable skills to enable you to work with families experiencing parent-infant relational challenges confidently.



Strong communication skills and an understanding of systemic dynamics when working with highly complex families are essential.



You will demonstrate initiative and creativity to lead on and improve aspects of service delivery, alongside providing compassionate and skilled direct clinical care.



You should also be adept at collaborating within professional networks, encouraging respectful multi-agency relationships, and managing your workload by prioritising key tasks and targets for intervention.



Reporting into the Clinical Psychologist, your responsibilities will include:



Working as a Senior Clinical Psychologist in the Parent Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS), providing community-based therapeutic support to families with complex, emotional, behavioural and developmental difficulties, with a particular focus on early intervention to support the development of healthy parent/infant relationships.



Providing assessment and therapeutic interventions focused on supporting and enhancing the relationship between a parent/caregiver and their baby.



Working closely with colleagues in Health Visiting, Midwifery, Perinatal MHT, Local Authority Early Years/ Family Hub Services, Children's Social Care, IAPT and other relevant Health, Local Authority and Third Sector services, acting as a specialist resource and promoting understanding of IMH.



Providing clinical consultation and advice to professionals across Health Visiting, Midwifery, Perinatal MHT, Local Authority Early Years/ Family Hub Services, Children's Social Care, IAPT and other relevant Health, Local Authority and Third Sector services.



Contributing to the teaching and training of professionals across all settings and agencies serving this client group in order to raise awareness and understanding of parent-infant mental health and support their work.

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear:

to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.



We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.



We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.



Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.



As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.



We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.



For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.



Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is 12.60 per hour.



This role has been assigned the occupation code 1171 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes

Please note:

We do not offer visa sponsorship for part-time roles.



Diversity Statement



At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.



Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net . Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.