Neonatal Operational Delivery Network Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Job Summary Fixed Term: 2 years | 10 hrs per week |Proposed interview date: 09 October 2025 The Yorkshire & Humber Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (Y&H NODN) is looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our Allied Health Professional (AHP) and Psychology Team. This strategic role supports the development and delivery of equitable, psychologically informed care across 19 neonatal units in the region, following the National Neonatal Critical Care Review and NHS Long Term Plan.

About You: You are a compassionate and forward-thinking person with: HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist Doctorate-level training in Clinical Psychology Extensive neonatal CPD and a maintained Personal Professional Profile Significant post-qualification neonatal experience at Band 8a or above A passion for collaborative, network-based working

Main duties of the job Reporting into the Neonatal Network Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Lead strategic initiatives to embed psychological support across neonatal services
• Collaborate with Network leadership to define priorities and deliverables
• Facilitate matrix working with multidisciplinary teams, LMNS, MMHS, and third-sector partners
• Support service development, commissioning, and gap analysis to promote equity
• Represent the network in national clinical psychology forums and working groups

This is a unique opportunity to shape neonatal psychological care across Yorkshire & Humber, improving outcomes for babies, families, and staff.

About Us 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.

Details Date posted 08 September 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £76,965 to £88,682 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 425-25-7391503 Job locations Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TH

Job Description Job responsibilities 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.

Diversity Statement 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.

Job Description Job responsibilities 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.

Diversity Statement 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.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice. Post-qualification specialist training in particular psychotherapeutic approaches e.g. ACT, CFT, VIG, Infant Mental Health, CBT Evidence of extensive Neonatal CPD in line with recognised competencies and maintenance of a Personal, Professional Profile Desirable Educational qualification, e.g. Cert Ed/PgDip etc Leadership course/module or recognised Leadership qualification

Experience Essential Significant demonstrable experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, in-patient and residential care settings severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan Evidence of significant post-graduate neonatal experience at Band 8a or above Desirable Specialist experience in the area of perinatal mental health

Other Essential Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health Formal training in supervision of other psychologists or equivalent experience Ability to work autonomously, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales Desirable Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in highly complex groups (e.g. complex PTSD, dual diagnoses, etc.) and an understanding of neurodiversity and implications for intervention and parental experience on the unit

Person Specification Essential Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health Formal training in supervision of other psychologists or equivalent experience Ability to work autonomously, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales Desirable Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in highly complex groups (e.g. complex PTSD, dual diagnoses, etc.) and an understanding of neurodiversity and implications for intervention and parental experience on the unit

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. 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.

UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Additional information 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. 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.

UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details Employer name Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust Address Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TH Employer's website