Clinical Psychologist

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Bradford is seeking a Senior Clinical Psychologist to join their Core CAMHS team. In this role, you will provide expert psychological assessment and therapy while leading a multi-disciplinary team. With excellent opportunities for service development and CPD, this position supports your professional growth. The Trust is committed to high-quality care and welcomes diverse applicants. Flexible working arrangements are available to maintain work-life balance.

Benefits

Increased mileage rates for >3500

Health and wellbeing support packages

Internal and external development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in providing evidence-based psychological assessment and therapy.
• Demonstrable leadership skills in a clinical setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist evidence-based psychological assessment and therapy.
• Lead and supervise clinical staff and provide consultation.
• Engage in service development and adhere to clinical governance.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Psychological therapy

Clinical leadership

Consultation skills

Research and development

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity is available for a Senior Clinical Psychologist to join the well-established Core CAMHS team in Bradford. You\u2019ll be part of a skilled and supportive multi-disciplinary service including Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Mental Health Practitioners, Social Workers, Nurses, Support Workers and Assistant Psychologists. Core CAMHS provides timely assessment, consultation and intervention for children and young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, working closely with families and the wider system around the child. The service is grounded in strong clinical models, reflective practice and effective leadership. In this role, you will contribute to established care pathways and help shape a developing Core CAMHS pathway for children with Learning Disabilities, aligned with Green Light principles. There are excellent opportunities for leadership, service development and innovation, with strong support for CPD and further training. Bradford District Care Trust is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and connecting people to the right support, while being a great place to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist evidence based psychological assessment, formulation & therapy, making autonomous clinical decisions about own professional practice.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, consultation and advice on psychological therapies.
• Provide clinical consultation and advice to healthcare professionals across all localities.
• Support adherence to relevant NICE guidance and clinical governance arrangements.
• To ensure the clinical effectiveness of own practice and of service functioning by undertaking research and development activities relevant to the service area.
• Work with the Team/Clinical Manager on service development, leading research and development activities.

Approach and Practice

Bradford CAMHS deliver services using the principles of I-Thrive and Trauma informed care in a needs led way. The team sits across Getting Help and Getting More Help delivering a menu of options to meet need and support the system around the child. The Senior Clinical Psychologist will contribute to development and delivery of the Bradford Core CAMHS offer as part of the wider Children and Young People\'s Mental Health Service offer.

Benefits and Development

There are excellent opportunities for leadership, service development and innovation, with strong support for CPD and further training. We offer a fantastic range of benefits including increased mileage rates for >3500, health and wellbeing support packages, internal and external development opportunities and more. We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance work and home lives. Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust also holds a Bronze Defence Employer Recognition Scheme award.

Right to Work and Sponsorship

Prior to appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During employment you must notify your manager of any changes to your right to work status. If the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust\'s criteria, the Trust cannot extend employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. You are responsible for maintaining legal right to work throughout your employment. Please inform your Line Manager of any changes promptly and provide necessary documentation for verification. Failure to obtain or renew a visa in a timely manner may result in termination of employment. The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Additional Information

Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust recognised for best practice nationally. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applicants who have lived experience of unpaid care or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, or mental health need. Selection will be on merit in accordance with the Trust recruitment policy. The Trust is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability; all staff are encouraged to participate in training and quality improvement activities. Bradford has been awarded UK City of Culture 2025 and the organization aims to be a national role model as an employer.