Senior Clinical Psychologist

Gutsy Gals Inspire Me®; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated practitioner psychologist to join their inpatient learning disability service. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, focusing on evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions. You will play a crucial role in delivering compassionate care while developing your skills in clinical leadership and consultation. The position emphasizes professional growth and quality improvement, making it ideal for newly qualifying psychologists eager to make a significant impact in the field. Join a forward-thinking team committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with learning disabilities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Increased mileage rates

Health and wellbeing support

Development opportunities

Participation in green initiatives

Qualifications

• Doctorate in clinical or applied psychology accredited by BPS.
• Postgraduate training in a psychotherapeutic modality.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychological assessments and therapy.
• Offer clinical leadership and consultation to healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate on service development and research initiatives.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Clinical leadership

Consultation

Therapeutic modalities

Research methodology

Education

Doctorate in clinical psychology

Postgraduate training in psychotherapeutic modality

Job description

Job summary

Main area: Learning Disability Psychology

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 8a

Contract: Permanent. This post will be offered as a Band 7- Band 8a development post, with a 24-month development period to progress to Band 8a.

Hours

Part time - 18.75 hours per week

Job ref

453-25-7121405

Employer

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Site

Najurally Assessment and Treatment Unit, Bradford

Salary

Per Annum, Pro Rata

Closing date

12/05/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services recognized as best practice nationally. We are dedicated to providing high-quality care for people of all ages with mental and/or community health needs, tailored as much as possible to individual needs.

Job overview

We are seeking a practitioner psychologist to join our inpatient learning disability service. This is a Band 7 to 8a development (preceptorship) role, suitable for newly qualifying psychologists.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team at the Najurally assessment and treatment unit for adults with learning disabilities. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, offering opportunities to apply a range of psychological skills. You will be supported by an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist and work alongside Assistant and Trainee psychologists to deliver assessments, interventions, Positive Behaviour Support, training, staff support, and trauma-informed practice. The role emphasizes skill development in consultation, education, clinical leadership, and compassionate care. There is a focus on quality improvement, service development, and professional growth. The role requires working on Mondays, with flexibility in hours outside of this.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide evidence-based psychological assessments, formulation, and therapy, making autonomous clinical decisions.
2. Offer clinical leadership, supervision, consultation, and advice on psychological therapies.
3. Consult and advise healthcare professionals across localities.
4. Ensure adherence to NICE guidance and clinical governance.
5. Undertake research and development activities to improve clinical practice and service effectiveness.
6. Collaborate with the Team/Clinical Manager on service development and research initiatives.

Closing Date: 12th May 2025

Shortlisting Date: 13th May 2025

Interview Date: W/C 19th May 2025 (subject to change)

Working for our organisation

Our core values are: We Care, We Listen, We Deliver. We offer flexible working arrangements, a range of benefits including increased mileage rates for >3500 miles, health and wellbeing support, and development opportunities. We are committed to environmental and social sustainability, supporting staff participation in green initiatives. Bradford has been awarded UK City of Culture 2025, promising a vibrant year of arts and cultural events.

Additional information

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details.

Right to Work in the UK: You must confirm your right to work and reside in the UK before appointment and inform your manager of any changes during employment. The Trust cannot sponsor visas beyond your current visa expiry date.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Doctorate in clinical or applied psychology, or equivalent, accredited by BPS, including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, multiple therapies, and lifespan development.
• Or postgraduate training to master's level in a psychotherapeutic modality with accreditation from a recognised body.

Desirable qualifications

• Advanced clinical supervision training.

Experience

• Experience working with people with learning disabilities.
• Significant mental health practice experience.
• Experience in teaching, training, and supervision.

Desirable experience

• Post-qualification experience in learning disabilities.

Knowledge

• Evidence-based psychological therapies relevant to the service.
• Knowledge of research methodology, design, and data analysis (desirable).
• Understanding of cultural and religious models of mental health (desirable).

We encourage applications from individuals with lived experience and from underrepresented groups, aiming to reflect the diverse community we serve.