Assistant Psychologist (AP)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to join our specialist Child and Young Persons Mental Health Services Eating Disorder Team.

Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will support the delivery of evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention for children and young people experiencing eating disorders or disordered eating, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.

Under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, the Assistant Psychologist will contribute to the assessment, formulation and treatment of children, young people and their families. The role will involve supporting psychological interventions, co-facilitating therapeutic groups, collecting and analysing routine outcome measures, contributing to clinical audit and service evaluation, and assisting with research and quality improvement projects that enhance patient care.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively within the MDT and wider partner agencies to provide psychologically informed, family-centred care in line with national guidance and NHS standards. The post holder will also contribute to maintaining high-quality clinical records, supporting multidisciplinary meetings, and promoting evidence-based practice throughout the service.

Main duties of the job

The role will be shaped to your developmental needs, and will likely involve supporting the team with:

• Conducting psychological assessments and developing formulations which draw on a range of theories and perspectives
• Delivery of individual and group therapeutic work
• Contributing to research and audit in an exciting and evolving area of clinical practice
• Engaging with community outreach and service-user involvement, to facilitate prevention and improved access to services

You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge by attending the following: clinical supervision, multi-disciplinary meetings, case-formulation spaces, peer supervision groups, and ongoing internal and external training and CPD sessions. In addition, there are shadowing opportunities in other CYPMHS pathways.

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

Please see the link below for information on Eligibility for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.

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 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 4
• Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: VP635F07A5
• Job locations: Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, Leeds, LS7 3EX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please review the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section