Job summary
Closing Date: 31.10.25
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 01.11.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 10.11.25
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Child Psychology Team in Bradford Hospital's Clinical Health Psychology service as a Recruit to Train Trainee (Trainee Autism Spectrum Conditions / Learning Disabilities Practitioner), as part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Recruit to Train Programme and is validated in Partnership with The Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester.
We are recruiting for one trainee. The post holder will be training on the Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Clinical Practice with Autistic Children and Young People, and Children and Young People with Learning Disabilities. They will carry out clinical work in our team to complement their studies and use their newly developed skills. We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health practitioners to train and work within our team.
Main duties of the job
The focus of this role is on providing input to children and young people with long term physical health conditions and/or neurodevelopmental difference, disability, referred by Consultant Paediatricians within the Paediatric and Children's Development Services. Fluency in languages such as Urdu and Punjabi would be advantageous.
To support vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people, with emotional and mental ill health, to rise above life's challenges, build resilience, and achieve positive and sustainable outcomes.
The post available is a training role within and will work under supervision and is based at St Luke's Hospital, Clinical Health Psychology, as part of child psychology team, to deliver high-quality, brief outcome focused evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
The training and service experience will equip the post holder with the necessary, knowledge and capabilities to carry out their duties effectively.
The post holder will attend training face to face and online at the Psychological Therapies Training Centre based in Prestwich, Manchester. They will also be required to undertake self-study days and work in service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details and responsibilities of the role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
The Children and Young Peoples Psychological Trainings Programme is a service transformation programme delivered by NHS England and partners which aims to improve existing children and young peoples mental health services working across a range of settings and employers.
Salary adjustment for successful candidates:
- New to the NHS: If you are joining the NHS for the first time, you will be paid at the Apprentice Rate, which is currently £7.55 per hour (from April 2025) for the first year of your apprenticeship. After the first year, you will be paid the age-related National Minimum Wage for the remainder of your fixed-term contract.
- Existing NHS Employees: If you already have NHS experience, your pay will be determined in accordance with Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions. This means you will receive a percentage of the relevant pay band for the role, reflective of your current qualifications and experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details and responsibilities of the role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
The Children and Young Peoples Psychological Trainings Programme is a service transformation programme delivered by NHS England and partners which aims to improve existing children and young peoples mental health services working across a range of settings and employers.
Salary adjustment for successful candidates:
- New to the NHS: If you are joining the NHS for the first time, you will be paid at the Apprentice Rate, which is currently £7.55 per hour (from April 2025) for the first year of your apprenticeship. After the first year, you will be paid the age-related National Minimum Wage for the remainder of your fixed-term contract.
- Existing NHS Employees: If you already have NHS experience, your pay will be determined in accordance with Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions. This means you will receive a percentage of the relevant pay band for the role, reflective of your current qualifications and experience.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in the NHS, directly with people who present with behavioural, cognitive and emotional difficulties.
- Experience of working with children and young people, including those with ASC and LD.
- Experience of working with children with complex health needs and/or disability, and their families
- Experience of working in an MDT
Skills
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal), including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive.
- Knowledge of ASC and familiarity with tools for its assessment.
- Experience in using databases and performing data analysis
- Previous research and audit experience
- Experience in writing high quality reports
- Language skills in common with South Asian or Eastern European languages
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of the principles of psychological and psychometric assessment
- An understanding of the psychological needs and difficulties of children and young people presenting with neurodevelopmental difference
Qualifications
Essential
- Core qualification including: Social Work, RMHN, OT or equivalent qualification
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- HCPC Registration
Other Requirements:
Essential
- Ability to work professionally and ethically whilst recognising own limits
- Ability to reflect on own practice and respond positively to clinical and professional supervision
- Ability to interact effectively with people with psychological, behaviour and cognitive problems
- Willingness to undertake professional training and development
- Must have an independent means of motorised transport with access to a vehicle for work (or acceptable alternative)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in the NHS, directly with people who present with behavioural, cognitive and emotional difficulties.
- Experience of working with children and young people, including those with ASC and LD.
- Experience of working with children with complex health needs and/or disability, and their families
- Experience of working in an MDT
Skills
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal), including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive.
- Knowledge of ASC and familiarity with tools for its assessment.
- Experience in using databases and performing data analysis
- Previous research and audit experience
- Experience in writing high quality reports
- Language skills in common with South Asian or Eastern European languages
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of the principles of psychological and psychometric assessment
- An understanding of the psychological needs and difficulties of children and young people presenting with neurodevelopmental difference
Qualifications
Essential
- Core qualification including: Social Work, RMHN, OT or equivalent qualification
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- HCPC Registration
Other Requirements:
Essential
- Ability to work professionally and ethically whilst recognising own limits
- Ability to reflect on own practice and respond positively to clinical and professional supervision
- Ability to interact effectively with people with psychological, behaviour and cognitive problems
- Willingness to undertake professional training and development
- Must have an independent means of motorised transport with access to a vehicle for work (or acceptable alternative)
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).
