Lead Psychological Therapist/Practitioner Psychologist

Job overview

Children & Young People's Community Eating Disorder Service (CYP CEDS)

Band 7 Lead Psychological Therapist/Practitioner Psychologist

Permanent – part time 22.5 hours per week

There has never been a more exciting time to join Bradford District Care Trust!

Do you want to make a difference? Do you have a ‘can do’ attitude, enthusiastic, motivated, and ready for a challenge? Do you possess excellent communication and organisational skills? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen to work within Bradford's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

We are seeking to recruit a Lead Psychological Therapist/Practitioner Psychologist ,to further develop and grow our multi-disciplinary Children and young people eating disorder team, including psychology, psychiatry, nursing,  mental health practitioner and associate practitioner roles. We have a close working relationship with our pediatric colleagues who support with in patient refeeding when necessary. The family therapy FT-AN, FT-BN approach is at our core,

You will be working in a community based multi-disciplinary team delivering a service to children in a rich and diverse community, young people and their families in a supportive and lively team, where different professions are respected and valued. You will have the opportunity to play a significant role in the leadership delivery of a modernised and comprehensive service.

Closing Date 29th July 2026 Shortlisting Date: 30th July 2026 Interview Date: 13th August 2026

Main duties of the job

Provide evidence based psychological therapy, making autonomous clinical decisions about own professional practice.

Provide clinical supervision, consultation and advice on psychological therapies and psychological elements of care.

Assist the Team Manager/Clinical Lead with operational duties and service development, including research and development activities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more 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.