Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

The closing date is 29 July 2025

Job summary

Are you passionate about working with children and their families on the edge of care and placement breakdowns?

Would you be thrilled to support the design and implement a service that transform the way the needs of children who are presenting with distress and behaviours that challenge are met? Are you skilled with children who have experience trauma and/or present with Neuro Diversity Learning disability needs? Do you have the skills required to engage diverse stakeholders? If so, we would love to talk to you about the ambitious new initiative and the role of the Consultant Clinical Psychologist within this.

We are determined to work differently to meet the needs of our children and young people who are on the edge of care or placement breakdown. Offering a joined up, seamless approach which would mean that their needs are understood by professionals and families caring for these children and young people. Our aim is that a multi-agency team would provide a collective resource of knowledge and expertise that would facilitate a transformation in the way agencies are working with this group of children and their families/carers. This will include a pathway of care working in partnership with existing services to review current practice and facilitate the development of new models of care that meets each individual child or young persons needs.

Employed by LCH your role will be embed with the Local authority linking with teams supporting these children and young people.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide clinical leadership alongside a Clinical team manager. Be a resource to others, provide specialist mental health and complex trauma expertise and experience of working with children with neuro diversity and Learning disabilities.

The focus is to develop a new service and way of working, key responsibilities will include: establishing working relationships with other agencies; developing co-production with young people and their support; reviewing current working practices, exploring evidence based approaches and shape new practices in caring for these children and young people; sharing psychological principles and ideas with stakeholders; Adapting communication and length of service involvement to presenting needs and resources available within the care system.

Direct work with children and young people is anticipated to be only a small part of this role but will involve some complex assessment and intervention planning. You will be expected to clinically support the team in their clinical work and ways of working. You will be a passionate communicator and excellent trainer. You will have substantial post-qualification experience as a clinical psychologist working in services for children and young people, including young people who have experienced trauma, presentations of ND and/ or LD.

You will have additional training in at least one of the following AMBIT, DDP, PBS trauma. For further information email sarah.abel1@nhs.net tel: 0113 8430550

About us

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job.

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£76,965 to £88,682 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPCFD6FED8

Job locations

Kernal House

Killingbeck Drive

Leeds

LS14 6UF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you passionate about working with children and their families on the edge of care and placement breakdowns? Would you be thrilled to support the design and implement a service that transform the way the needs of children who are presenting with distress and behaviours that challenge are met? Are you skilled with children who have experience trauma and/or present with Neuro Diversity Learning disability needs? Do you have the skills required to engage diverse stakeholders? If so, we would love to talk to you about the ambitious new initiative and the role of the Consultant Clinical Psychologist within this.

We are determined to work differently to meet the needs of our children and young people who are on the edge of care or placement breakdown. Offering a joined up, seamless approach which would mean that their needs are understood by professionals and families caring for these children and young people. Our aim is that a multi-agency team would provide a collective resource of knowledge and expertise that would facilitate a transformation in the way agencies are working with this group of children and their families/carers. This will include a pathway of care working in partnership with existing services to review current practice and facilitate the development of new models of care that meets each individual child or young persons needs.

Employed by LCH your role will be embed with the Local authority linking with teams supporting these children and young people.

The postholder will provide clinical leadership alongside a Clinical team manager. Be a resource to others, provide specialist mental health and complex trauma expertise and experience of working with children with neuro diversity and Learning disabilities.

The focus is to develop a new service and way of working, key responsibilities will include: establishing working relationships with other agencies; developing co-production with young people and their support; reviewing current working practices, exploring evidence based approaches and shape new practices in caring for these children and young people; sharing psychological principles and ideas with stakeholders; Adapting communication and length of service involvement to presenting needs and resources available within the care system. Direct work with children and young people is anticipated to be only a small part of this role but will involve some complex assessment and intervention planning. You will be expected to clinically support the team in their clinical work and ways of working. You will be a passionate communicator and excellent trainer. You will have substantial post-qualification experience as a clinical psychologist working in services for children and young people, including young people who have experienced trauma, presentations of ND and/ or LD. You will have additional training in at least one of the following AMBIT, DDP, PBS trauma.

For further information email sarah.abel1@nhs.net tel: 0113 8430550

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job.

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you passionate about working with children and their families on the edge of care and placement breakdowns? Would you be thrilled to support the design and implement a service that transform the way the needs of children who are presenting with distress and behaviours that challenge are met? Are you skilled with children who have experience trauma and/or present with Neuro Diversity Learning disability needs? Do you have the skills required to engage diverse stakeholders? If so, we would love to talk to you about the ambitious new initiative and the role of the Consultant Clinical Psychologist within this.

We are determined to work differently to meet the needs of our children and young people who are on the edge of care or placement breakdown. Offering a joined up, seamless approach which would mean that their needs are understood by professionals and families caring for these children and young people. Our aim is that a multi-agency team would provide a collective resource of knowledge and expertise that would facilitate a transformation in the way agencies are working with this group of children and their families/carers. This will include a pathway of care working in partnership with existing services to review current practice and facilitate the development of new models of care that meets each individual child or young persons needs.

Employed by LCH your role will be embed with the Local authority linking with teams supporting these children and young people.

The postholder will provide clinical leadership alongside a Clinical team manager. Be a resource to others, provide specialist mental health and complex trauma expertise and experience of working with children with neuro diversity and Learning disabilities.

The focus is to develop a new service and way of working, key responsibilities will include: establishing working relationships with other agencies; developing co-production with young people and their support; reviewing current working practices, exploring evidence based approaches and shape new practices in caring for these children and young people; sharing psychological principles and ideas with stakeholders; Adapting communication and length of service involvement to presenting needs and resources available within the care system. Direct work with children and young people is anticipated to be only a small part of this role but will involve some complex assessment and intervention planning. You will be expected to clinically support the team in their clinical work and ways of working. You will be a passionate communicator and excellent trainer. You will have substantial post-qualification experience as a clinical psychologist working in services for children and young people, including young people who have experienced trauma, presentations of ND and/ or LD. You will have additional training in at least one of the following AMBIT, DDP, PBS trauma.

For further information email sarah.abel1@nhs.net tel: 0113 8430550

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job.

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Person Specification

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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

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Kernal House

Killingbeck Drive

Leeds

LS14 6UF


Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Kernal House

Killingbeck Drive

Leeds

LS14 6UF


Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Team Manager

Kay Jefferies

kay.jefferies@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£76,965 to £88,682 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPCFD6FED8

Job locations

Kernal House

Killingbeck Drive

Leeds

LS14 6UF


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