Band 8a Clinical Psychologist
The closing date is 14 December 2025
Job summary
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is now a large provider of Community Health, Mental Health and Learning Disability services, serving a population of approximately 1 million people across Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We are advertising a Fixed Term part time (0.5 WTE) contract from January 2026 to May 2026 Clinical Psychology post to join our large team of Psychologists working in a strong multi-disciplinary setting delivering services for young people and their families / carers in Leicestershire.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly skilled clinical psychologist with extensive knowledge, skills and expertise in Neurodevelopmental Conditions.
The post holder will be joining a large supportive service with good levels of supervision and an appraisal programme to help achieve further relevant training targets.
We strongly encourage research and post qualification training and have good links with the Department of Psychology of Leicester University.
We are well resourced for equipment and clinical resources.
Contact Details: Jodie Goddard, jodie.goddard1@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
This largely involves the assessment of children and adolescents suspected of presenting with a neurodevelopmental condition; such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Please note that this role requires a full UK Driving Licence and access to a car during working hours. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details.
About us
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Details
Date posted
02 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
5 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
005246
Job locations
The Valentine Centre
Gorse Hill Hospital
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 7GX
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
The Valentine Centre
Gorse Hill Hospital
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 7GX
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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