Assistant Psychologist
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield, S4 7UDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
Permanent | Full-time Are you passionate about supporting children and young people's mental health? We're looking for an enthusiastic and proactive A...
- Contribute to team development to measure impact of the services.
- Inputting, collating and reporting on data to prepare reports for service improvement.
- Synthesising Healthy Minds survey data to write reports for educational colleagues to support school improvement around emotional wellbeing.
- Preparing mental health resources to share with school communities.
- Supporting colleagues in delivering groups to children and young people and psychoeducational workshops to parents and carers.
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
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At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones 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, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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.
Qualifications and Training
Essential: - Degree level education in Psychology; - Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Desirable: - Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with individuals with emotional wellbeing/mental health needs, neurodiversity, or learning disabilities in voluntary, health, or social care settings
- Experience working in multi-professional or multi-agency teams
- Experience in participation or co-production with service users to help shape and develop clinical practice or clinical services, e.g. interventions or research
- Experience working with individuals with emotional wellbeing/mental health needs in an education setting
Desirable: - Experience working under the supervision of a clinical psychologist as an assistant psychologist or research assistant
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to adapt communication style in a range of situations, such as delivering presentations online and in-person to academic and non-academic colleagues
- Ability to adapt communication to meet clients' needs, e.g. individuals with acquired injury or disability, neurodiversity or learning disabilities
- Maintain integrity, empathy, and compassion in emotionally charged or hostile environments, ensuring a supportive and professional approach even in distressing situations
- Well developed ICT skills, including proficiency in data analysis and use of databases to analyse, audit and research data
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant guidelines, policies, and legislation for working with children and young people
- Ability to write accessible, high quality mental health resources for a wide audience, including practitioners, families, children and young people, and colleagues, with strong presentation and accessibility skills.
- Experience using digital tools such as SurveyMonkey, Excel spreadsheets, and Canva
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of initiative used to complete projects independently, with awareness of personal competence
- Well-developed skills in prioritising work and meeting deadlines, demonstrating reliability and consistency, with tasks agreed and managed under regular supervision
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills, with the ability accept and apply guidance
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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