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Clinical Psychologist / Practitioner Psychologist
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
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Reference: 2480371
Job summary
We are looking to recruit two Clinical Psychologists / Practitioner Psychologists (1.8 WTE in total) to join our friendly and well-established Adult Community Learning Disability Service. These are 12-month fixed-term opportunities, providing maternity leave cover within the service.
You will work as part of the Psychology Team within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, providing psychological assessment and intervention to adults with learning disabilities. You will work both directly with individuals and collaboratively with families, carers, colleagues and partner agencies to help meet each person's needs.
Our service has a strong commitment to multidisciplinary working and trauma-informed care, with a focus on delivering compassionate, person-centred support.
We are keen to support your professional development and will encourage you to develop your own areas of clinical interest. You will have access to CPD opportunities, professional support and opportunities to develop your skills and experience within learning disability services.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical / Practitioner Psychologist, you will:
- Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions for adults with learning disabilities, working with individuals, groups and their families or carers.
- Manage a designated caseload, including assessment and management of clinical risk, treatment planning and evaluation of outcomes.
- Work closely with the multidisciplinary team, contributing psychological perspectives through formulation, consultation, joint working and training.
- Communicate complex and sensitive information in a compassionate, accessible and person-centred way, adapting your approach to meet individual communication needs.
- Provide psychological advice, supervision and support to colleagues, students and other healthcare professionals.
- Support the delivery and evaluation of psychological interventions, including the use of routine outcome measures and service-user feedback.
- Contribute to clinical leadership, service development and continuous improvement alongside senior psychology colleagues and the wider team.
- Support effective caseload management, delegation and operational responsibilities where required.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.
Closing Date: 23rd November 2026
Shortlisting Date: 24th November 2026
Interview Date: TBC
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 4500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible
Details
Date posted
09 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per Annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
453-26-8401670
Job locations
Waddiloves Health Centre
44 Queen Street, Bradford
Bradford
BD8 7BT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work andresidein the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond theexpirationof your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential youmaintainthe legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visaexpiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, mayimpactyour eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work statusimmediatelyand to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visain a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work andresidein the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond theexpirationof your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential youmaintainthe legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visaexpiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, mayimpactyour eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work statusimmediatelyand to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visain a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate level training in clinical or applied psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical, psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. OR Specialist post graduate training to master's level or equivalent in a psychotherapeutic modality - including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Systemic Therapy AND Accreditation from a recognised Psychological Therapy body e.g. BABCP, BACP (accredited membership), UKCP, HCPC via: (a) Professional route; requiring previous mental health qualification e.g. Clin. Psych., RMN, Dip. SW. or (b) where applicable, the KSA (knowledge, skills and attitude) route (e.g. with the BABCP).
Desirable
- Leadership training.
- Teaching (clinical practice) qualification/certificate or equivalent experience.
- Training in trauma informed care.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in relevant area of mental health practise.
- Application of evidenced based psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service.
Desirable
- Involvement in innovative clinical practice.
- Experience delivering psychological therapies to groups of service users.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence-based psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service
- Relevant specialist clinical courses/training.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of wider cultural and religious models of mental health and spiritual explanatory models of distress
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate level training in clinical or applied psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical, psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. OR Specialist post graduate training to master's level or equivalent in a psychotherapeutic modality - including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Systemic Therapy AND Accreditation from a recognised Psychological Therapy body e.g. BABCP, BACP (accredited membership), UKCP, HCPC via: (a) Professional route; requiring previous mental health qualification e.g. Clin. Psych., RMN, Dip. SW. or (b) where applicable, the KSA (knowledge, skills and attitude) route (e.g. with the BABCP).
Desirable
- Leadership training.
- Teaching (clinical practice) qualification/certificate or equivalent experience.
- Training in trauma informed care.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in relevant area of mental health practise.
- Application of evidenced based psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service.
Desirable
- Involvement in innovative clinical practice.
- Experience delivering psychological therapies to groups of service users.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence-based psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service
- Relevant specialist clinical courses/training.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of wider cultural and religious models of mental health and spiritual explanatory models of distress
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Waddiloves Health Centre
44 Queen Street, Bradford
Bradford
BD8 7BT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Waddiloves Health Centre
44 Queen Street, Bradford
Bradford
BD8 7BT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)