Permanent | Full Time | Interviews 28th July
Join our psychology‑led team delivering mental health support across Sheffield educational settings as part of the ten year health plan.
Working alongside the Healthy Minds Mental Health Support Team Lead, you will help schools develop trauma‑informed, whole‑school approaches to wellbeing, coordinate support for vulnerable pupils, and provide consultation, training and reflective practice for staff. You will also contribute to the offer for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs.
This role combines direct clinical work with system‑level change, supporting the application of psychological thinking across education.
Reporting into the Clinical Lead (Healthy Minds), your responsibilities will include:
Supporting Senior Mental Health Leads in Sheffield educational settings to enhance their whole-school wellbeing offer
Provide clinical supervision and case management for Senior / Education Mental Health Practioners.
Develop psychologically informed care plans for vulnerable children and young people
Offer consultation, training, and reflective practice to school staff and MHST teams
Deliver direct psychological work with children and young people
Support service development and progress in collaboration with the Healthy Minds team
You will receive regular clinical and line management supervision from a Senior Clinical Specialist, plus access to multi-agency peer supervision, training opportunities, and the University-accredited EMHP supervision course.
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.
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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
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