Assistant Psychologist
The closing date is 23 October 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join the Leeds CYPMHS Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team. This is a chance to work with an enthusiastic, experienced multidisciplinary team who provide high-quality autism and ADHD assessments for neurodivergent school-age children and young people.
We welcome applications from candidates with prior experience of working with young people and families within a multidisciplinary team and those with knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions. This job is suited to an individual with enthusiasm for continual learning and professional development. We are committed to enabling the development of staff through ensuring access to appropriate CPD training and regular supervision.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work as part of a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team offering diagnostic autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessments. The role includes offering direct assessments with children and families, contributing to service evaluation projects and offering support to the ND team in line with service need.
The post holder would work autonomously and as part of a team, partaking in regular multidisciplinary team meetings, under the supervision of a clinical psychologist. Regular training is provided.
The service sits within the wider CYPMHS service and will be based in clinic locations across the city. The post holder must be able to travel independently across the area.
The post offers relevant experience for future Clinical Psychology training. The department has good links with the Leeds Doctorate Training Course and provides placements for trainees.
Candidates would be required to have a psychology degree which offers graduate basis for chartered membership. This is a requirement of the job role.
The advert may close early if the maximum number of applicants has been reached.
About us
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust:
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
08 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VPBE5A017F
Job locations
311 Dewsbury Road
Leeds
LS11 5LQ
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
311 Dewsbury Road
Leeds
LS11 5LQ
Employer's website
https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)
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