Job summary
A fantastic opportunity is available for a Senior Clinical Psychologist to join the well-established Core CAMHS team in Bradford. You'll be part of a skilled and supportive multi-disciplinary service including Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Mental Health Practitioners, Social Workers, Nurses, Support Workers and Assistant Psychologists.
Core CAMHS provides timely assessment, consultation and intervention for children and young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, working closely with families and the wider system around the child. The service is grounded in strong clinical models, reflective practice and effective leadership.
In this role, you will contribute to established care pathways and help shape a developing Core CAMHS pathway for children with Learning Disabilities, aligned with Green Light principles. There are excellent opportunities for leadership, service development and innovation, with strong support for CPD and further training.
We are looking for a committed, compassionate and motivated clinician who can supervise others, support colleagues, communicate effectively with young people and families, and lead service improvement work.
Bradford District Care Trust is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and connecting people to the right support, while being a great place to work.
If you're excited to contribute to a dynamic, forward-thinking team, we'd be delighted to receive your application.
Main duties of the job
To be part of and contribute to the development and delivery of the Bradford Core CAMHS offer as part of the wider Children and Young people's Mental Health Service offer. Bradford CAMHS deliver services using the principles of I-Thrive and Trauma informed care in a needs led way. The team sits across Getting Help and Getting More help delivering a menu of options to meet need and support the system around the child.
The Senior Clinical Psychologist will;
o Provide specialist evidence based psychological assessment, formulation & therapy, making autonomous clinical decisions about own professional practice.
o Provide clinical leadership, supervision, consultation and advice on psychological therapies.
o Provide clinical consultation and advice to healthcare professionals across all localities.
o Support adherence to relevant NICE guidance and clinical governance arrangements.
o To ensure the clinical effectiveness of own practice and of service functioning by undertaking research and development activities relevant to the service area.
o Work with the Team/Clinical Manager on service development, leading research and development activities.
Closing Date: 20th February 2026
Shortlisting Date: 23rd February 2026
Interview Date: 6th March 2026
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.
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
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
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
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
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
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 as accredited by the BPS, or a BPS Statement of Equivalence.
- Accreditation from a recognised professional body e.g. HCPC
Desirable
- Undertaken post-qualification further training in a specialised area of psychological practice e.g. neuropsychology, CBT, CAT, DBT, solution focused therapy, analytical therapy, systemic / family work etc
- Leadership training.
- Teaching (clinical practice) qualification/certificate or equivalent experience.
- Training in advanced clinical supervision.
- Training in trauma informed care.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in relevant area of mental health practise
- Application of evidenced based specialist psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service.
- Application of specialist psychological therapy within individual and group modality.
- Experience delivering psychological therapies to patients with complex difficulties.
- Clinical leadership experience.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
- Experience in working systemically
- Significant post qualification experience and training.
Desirable
- Involvement in clinical research programmes.
- Involvement in the development and provision of clinical teaching programmes.
- Experience of leading or participating in regular reflective practice around themes such as anti-racism in therapy, power in mental health, the impact of health inequality and cultural curiosity.
- Experience working within a trauma informed framework.
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to contain, explore and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress both directly with children and their families and indirectly via supervision or case reviews with other staff.
- Evidence of a high level of understanding of systemic practise
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Doctoral / master's level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis
- Knowledge and understanding of wider cultural and religious models of mental health for example Islamic psychology, British South Asian communities, Roma communities or beliefs around Black Magic.
Skills
Essential
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Able to make autonomous decisions using judgement.
Desirable
- Fluency in one or more of Bradford's community languages
Attitude and Approach
Essential
- Commitment to working creatively and flexibly to provide psychological therapy to individuals, their families and systems from all walks of life and reducing inequalities in access to and outcomes from psychological therapy for marginalised communities.
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 as accredited by the BPS, or a BPS Statement of Equivalence.
- Accreditation from a recognised professional body e.g. HCPC
Desirable
- Undertaken post-qualification further training in a specialised area of psychological practice e.g. neuropsychology, CBT, CAT, DBT, solution focused therapy, analytical therapy, systemic / family work etc
- Leadership training.
- Teaching (clinical practice) qualification/certificate or equivalent experience.
- Training in advanced clinical supervision.
- Training in trauma informed care.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in relevant area of mental health practise
- Application of evidenced based specialist psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service.
- Application of specialist psychological therapy within individual and group modality.
- Experience delivering psychological therapies to patients with complex difficulties.
- Clinical leadership experience.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
- Experience in working systemically
- Significant post qualification experience and training.
Desirable
- Involvement in clinical research programmes.
- Involvement in the development and provision of clinical teaching programmes.
- Experience of leading or participating in regular reflective practice around themes such as anti-racism in therapy, power in mental health, the impact of health inequality and cultural curiosity.
- Experience working within a trauma informed framework.
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to contain, explore and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress both directly with children and their families and indirectly via supervision or case reviews with other staff.
- Evidence of a high level of understanding of systemic practise
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Doctoral / master's level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis
- Knowledge and understanding of wider cultural and religious models of mental health for example Islamic psychology, British South Asian communities, Roma communities or beliefs around Black Magic.
Skills
Essential
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Able to make autonomous decisions using judgement.
Desirable
- Fluency in one or more of Bradford's community languages
Attitude and Approach
Essential
- Commitment to working creatively and flexibly to provide psychological therapy to individuals, their families and systems from all walks of life and reducing inequalities in access to and outcomes from psychological therapy for marginalised communities.
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).
