Overview

Clinical Associate Psychologist required by the Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full-time, permanent role in Working Age Adult Community Services with opportunities to work across Primary, Secondary & Specialist services. The post is hybrid with a combination of home working and direct clinical work across several locations within Leeds.

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic clinician with a can-do attitude to contribute to a service transforming to increase access to psychologically informed care and reduce inequality.

Responsibilities

• Providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions using 1-1 & group work models under supervision of a qualified, HPCP registered Clinical Psychologist
• Participating in the evaluation of care and treatment within the service
• Assisting in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects
• Assisting in teaching and training
• Working with the multi-disciplinary team
• Developing materials and resources
• Project work

Qualifications

• An approved qualification in psychology conferring eligibility for graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society, (Class 2.2 or higher)
• Completed BPS accredited CAP apprenticeship training programme including EPA to IFA standards

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build rapport, communicate empathetically and sensitively in a manner appropriate to the context and recipient

Experience

• Relevant supervised experience of delivering psychological assessments and interventions alongside adults with complex mental health difficulties

Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of psychological theory and research, including psychological assessment, formulation, 1-1 & group interventions and evaluation

Additional information

Employer: Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Location: St Mary’s House, Leeds LS7 3JX. Band 6, Agenda for Change. Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full-time. Reference: 173-40325-COMM.

There is a requirement for Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants requiring a visa to work in the UK should note that sponsorship is provided for registered healthcare practitioner roles and not for Healthcare Support Workers.

For more information, contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment.lypft@nhs.net or view the Trust website at www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk.