Job overview

We are delighted to advertise this varied and innovative fixed term post primarily within the Major Trauma and Burns psychology services 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. There are opportunities for preceptorship in the post, band 7 to 8a. (see PS for more information).

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 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.

Please see the attachment “Department overview” for more details about working with us.

Main duties of the job

This post will work into the Major Trauma and Burns psychology services, working with both inpatients and outpatients. There will be opportunities for MDT working, providing supervision and training along with guidance to the wider staff group. There is potential to have a far-reaching positive impact, 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.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for the maximum period of 12 months. Where there is potential, the secondment/fixed term contract may finish early, or in the first instance, the secondment/fixed term contract may be extended due to the internal/external secondment 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 secondments in relation to the substantive post holder.

Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 7 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 8a.

Please also note if appointed at Band 7, this will be a development role with progression to the Band 8a role upon successful completion of the in-house preceptorship programme and demonstration of the required competencies.

Working for our organisation

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager. 

All existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. 

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.