Job requirements
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills
Well developed skills in providing consultation to other professional and non professional groups.
- Skills
Well developed skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, psychological formulation, intervention and management.
- Skills
Well developed skills in individual and group work and in programme planning and systemic interventions.
- Knowledge
Significant clinical knowledge relevant to service area
- Knowledge
Evidence based psychological therapies and approaches relevant to service area.
- Knowledge
Doctoral / master’s level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis.
- Knowledge
Able to contain explore and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress both directly with patients and indirectly via supervision or case reviews with other staff.
- Knowledge
Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Experience
Significant experience in relevant area of mental health practise.
- Experience
Experience of teaching, training, supervision and consultation.
- Experience
Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
- Experience
Significant post qualification experience and training (at least 5 years).
- Qualifications
Doctorate level training in clinical or applied psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical, psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS, or a BPS Statement of Equivalence. AND Eligibility for Chartered Clinical Psychologist status. ANDUndertaken post-qualification further training in a specialised area of psychological practice e.g. neuropsychology, CBT, CAT, DBT, solution focused therapy, analytical therapy, systemic / family work etc. OR Specialist post graduate training to doctorate level or equivalent in a psychotherapeutic modality - including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Systemic Therapy AND Accreditation from a recognised Psychological Therapy body e.g. BABCP, BACP, UKCP via: (a) Professional route; requiring previous mental health qualification e.g. Clin. Psych., RMN, Dip. SW. or (b) Where applicable, the KSA (knowledge, skills and attitude) route (e.g. with the BABCP).
- Qualifications
Leadership training
- Attitude/Approach
Commitment to ethos of the clinical service and MDT working.
- Attitude/Approach
Aware of racial, culture, sexuality and gender issues and their impact on mental health and in therapy
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Demonstrable knowledge of the theory and practice of leadership and management in mental health services
- Knowledge
Highly specialist clinical knowledge relevant to a service area.
- Qualifications
Teaching (clinical practice) qualification/certificate or equivalent experience.
- Qualifications
Training in advanced clinical supervision.
- Qualifications
Training in trauma informed care.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the leadership team of our community learning disabilities service, covering the current post holder's maternity leave for 1 year. The Consultant Clinical Psychologist will work alongside the operational and professional leads to support service development. The role includes leadership & governance responsibilities for psychological practitioners in the community learning disabilities service, ensuring safe, effective practice & staff development.
The successful candidate will have experience working with people with complex learning disabilities & mental health needs, including behaviours that challenge, using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches to reduce distress & promote wellbeing and social inclusion.
Closing Date: 12th October 2026
Shortlisting Date: 13th October 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
Please see JD/PS. The Job Purpose includes:
- To act independently and use own initiative within appropriate operational guidelines and service protocols; deciding where necessary to refer to the Service Manager.
- To act independently and use own initiative within appropriate occupational and clinical guidelines; deciding where necessary to refer to the CPPO.
- Provide specialist evidence based psychological therapy, making autonomous clinical decisions about own professional practice.
- Provide clinical leadership, supervision, consultation and advice on psychological therapies and psychological elements of care.
- Provide clinical leadership, lead service/policy review and development, specialist teaching and advice on psychological therapy for a designated service area.
- Take lead responsibility for the development and implementation of NICE compliant psychological therapies within a designated service area.
- To ensure the clinical effectiveness of own practice and of service functioning by leading research and development activities relevant to the service area.
- Provide specialist advice to the Service Manager on service development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
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 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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Consultant Clinical Psychologist with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust in Bradford, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £79,504 - £91,609 Per Annum Pro Rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover - Secondment would be considered). The application deadline is 12 Oct 2026.
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