Consultant Clinical Psychologist
The closing date is 08 April 2026
Job summary
Are you a passionate and dynamic Clinical Psychologist with proven experience at a senior level?
This is an exciting opportunity to be the Clinical Lead working within the MindMate Support Team (MHST) based in the City of Leeds.
We currently have a large MDT and you will be in a fixed term post (secondment available) to cover the Consultant Clinical Psychologists secondment.
The service continues to grow and you will need experience in promoting productive and effective service delivery.
Main duties of the job
You will have a strength in CBT with proven leadership and supervision skills. You will be responsible for the service development, quality assurance and governance within the service, with oversight of an experienced leadership team alongside the service manager.
You will have both an inward and outward facing role liaising with NHSE, WY ICB, Leeds ICB and VCSE services. You will support the registration of the psychological workforce supporting the service in achieving the NHSE benchmarking goals for MHSTs.
This role is a Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 Months.
For questions about the role, please contact Christina Edwards Christina.Edwards3@nhs.net
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is 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
18 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
£76,965 to £88,682 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VPA84B8913
Job locations
Bramley Health Centre
255 Town St, Bramley.
Leeds
LS13 3EJ
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Bramley Health Centre
255 Town St, Bramley.
Leeds
LS13 3EJ
Employer's website
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