Clinical Psychologist (Band 8a) or preceptorship

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to join our CAMHS team, leading assessment, diagnosis, advice, and intervention for children and young people undergoing assessment for neurodevelopmental conditions. The role also involves leading collaboration between CAMHS and community paediatrics. The successful applicant will be based within CAMHS, providing clinical input across the neurodevelopmental (ND) pathway in both CAMHS and community paediatric services. This is a full-time post (37.5 hours, MondayFriday). Flexible and hybrid working options are available in line with LPT policy, with face-to-face clinical work in a clinic setting. Applications are welcomed from candidates suitable for a Band 7 preceptorship, enabling progression to a Band 8A role through a structured competency framework. A full driving licence and access to a car during working hours are essential. Contact: Sarah Baines Sarah.baines10@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide highly specialist assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based advice on interventions for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions. This includes conducting diagnostic assessments, producing reports, developing psychological formulations, and delivering interventions within a scientist-practitioner framework. The role requires applying advanced psychological theory to interpret complex information and communicate it clearly to families and professionals. You will work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams, offering specialist consultation and advice as needed. Working alongside the Senior Educational Psychologist, you will support the development and delivery of LPTs strategic vision for a Neurodiversity team. This will involve contributing to service processes such as assessment, training, awareness-raising, and evaluation, ensuring a coordinated and effective response across LPT and partner settings, including schools. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Details

• Date posted: 04 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 8a
• Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 005842
• Job locations: County Hall, Penn Lloyd Building,Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8TB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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