Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in CBT (at Band 8a) to join the Bradford and Airedale CAMHS Early Intervention Psychosis Team. The successful applicant will play an active role in shaping the psychological input and therapeutic service delivery across the service.
Bradford Early Intervention service is a nationally recognised, high performing mental health service, specialising in the support and care of young people and adults with, or at risk of developing psychosis. The successful applicant will join a supportive, forward-thinking service with a rich history for delivering high quality care using Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual approaches.
We are looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist, who is passionate about providing high-quality care that addresses the needs of the young people and families who access our service, to join our multidisciplinary team. Previous experience supporting people with psychosis and training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) would be desirable. However, we recognise that not all applicants will have had opportunities to complete this training. For those without CBTp training, a willingness to work towards this is essential.
Closing- 15th July 2025
Shortlisting-16th July 2025
Interview-29th July 2025
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Psychologist works closely with the senior management team in EIP, and provides opportunities to work creatively, shaping psychological therapies to best fit our communities of Bradford.
The Clinical Psychologist will hold a caseload, providing psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions to young people aged 14-18 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis or are at risk of developing psychosis. The role will also include providing clinical leadership into the CAMHS Early Intervention Team to inform service provision, with dedicated time allocated to instilling a psychological perspective in the team, facilitating team formulations and providing clinical supervision and clinical consultation to colleagues.
The role also includes oversight of Therapy outcome measures in CAMHS, working alongside our Data Analyst and Assistant Psychologist to collate and make meaningful recommendations based on findings. This role has great potential in shaping research and new ways of working with individuals, families, and marginalised communities.
The Bradford EIP service is a supportive and creative environment; the Senior Team work closely to offer continuous guidance and support. We value the continuous development of all, Clinical Supervision and CPD are a priority within the Team.
Please referred to the job description for further details.
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 > 3500
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.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Overview Continued-
Existing experience of working with children and young people and their families/ in CAMHS is highly desirable. Familiarity in working with and meeting the needs of neurodiverse young people and supporting neuroaffirmative practice would also be highly valued.
Scaffolding, additional training, and support will be provided to the successful application to support transition into the role.
The post is part time and will be offered at 30 hours per week (or 32 hours per week if the successful applicant would like to work slightly longer days).
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more 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 and reside in 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 the expiration of 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 you maintain the 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 visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in 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
Job Overview Continued-
Existing experience of working with children and young people and their families/ in CAMHS is highly desirable. Familiarity in working with and meeting the needs of neurodiverse young people and supporting neuroaffirmative practice would also be highly valued.
Scaffolding, additional training, and support will be provided to the successful application to support transition into the role.
The post is part time and will be offered at 30 hours per week (or 32 hours per week if the successful applicant would like to work slightly longer days).
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more 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 and reside in 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 the expiration of 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 you maintain the 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 visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in 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
Professional qualification
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 as accredited by the BPS, or a BPS Statement of Equivalence OR Specialist post graduate training to masters level or equivalent in a psychotherapeutic modality - including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Systemic Therapy
- Accreditation from a recognised Psychological Therapy body e.g. BABCP, BACP, 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
- PTSMHP modality (CAT/MBT/DBT/CBT/EMDR)
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience in relevant area of mental health practise.
- oApplication of evidenced based specialist psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service.
- oExperience delivering psychological therapies to patients with complex difficulties.
- oExperience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Professional qualification
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 as accredited by the BPS, or a BPS Statement of Equivalence OR Specialist post graduate training to masters level or equivalent in a psychotherapeutic modality - including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Systemic Therapy
- Accreditation from a recognised Psychological Therapy body e.g. BABCP, BACP, 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
- PTSMHP modality (CAT/MBT/DBT/CBT/EMDR)
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience in relevant area of mental health practise.
- oApplication of evidenced based specialist psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service.
- oExperience delivering psychological therapies to patients with complex difficulties.
- oExperience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
