Clinical Psychologist

Job overview

A unique opportunity has arisen for a practitioner to play a central role in the ongoing development and provision of a specialist early childhood (0-6 years) CAMHS offer.

The Specialist Early Attachment and Development (SEADs) Service is a multi-disciplinary CAMHS team covering the Bradford, Keighley and Craven District.  We are a compact dedicated team integrating clinical psychology, specialist occupational therapy and child psychotherapy.  We have a depth of experience in working with children and families during the earliest years of life. We work with very vulnerable families where there are grave concerns around the family psychology, child development, attachment relationships and complex intergenerational trauma. We have a very calibrated service offer comprising consultation, thorough interventive assessment, and a range of therapeutic programmes (including Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP); Video Interaction Guidance (VIG); Circle of Security (CoS); Reflective/Mentalization based Parenting (MBT-f) & Child Psychotherapy. We adopt a trans-ecological and multicultural framework to understanding child developmental wellbeing.  In addition, the CPP programme, has enabled us to take on an international presence in the field of early childhood trauma.

Closing- 23rd March 2026

Shortlisting- 24th March 2026

Interview- 21st April 2026

Main duties of the job

This is a unique opportunity for you to join a highly committed friendly team to:

- Work alongside the clinical team to further develop SEADs breadth of reach and capacity. -Research, design, implement and evaluate the SEADs short to mid-range early childhood offer.  - Supervise and guide assistants and clinical psychology trainees with the implementation of the programmes designed. -Working closely with health visitors, early years educational settings, children's social care and community paediatricians.    -Conduct complex assessments and formulations with children and families, making use of psychological, systemic, developmental and play-based principles as appropriate -Support team formulation and reflective practice -Undertake CPD and further specialist training as fitting with the service model design. -Support the on-going development and evaluation of the service, including routine use and analysis of outcome measures, data reporting, acorn projects and community outreach within Bradford's services and communities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job Overview continued-

We are hoping to find a practitioner who is passionate about working with families and children in their earliest years. The role would also require a practitioner who is knowledgeable in the psychology of child development and innovative, reflective, and flexible in their approach. An understanding and working knowledge of child and family psychology, attachment trauma and maltreatment and a systemic perspective on early childhood problems would be valuable.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it is essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including; but not limited to, visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately, and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.