Overview
Clinical Associate Psychologist required for a full-time, permanent post in the Leeds community transformation programme. Hybrid working with a combination of home working and direct clinical work across several locations within Leeds. Roles include working with Working Age Adult Community Services, with opportunities to work across Primary, Secondary & Specialist services. The role emphasises group work models including DBT, CBT & CFT, and prior experience of facilitating groups is advantageous.
Responsibilities
* Providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions using 1-1 and group work models under the supervision of a qualified, HPCP registered Clinical Psychologist
* Participating in the evaluation of care and treatment within the service
* Assisting in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and/or research projects
* Assisting in teaching and training
* Working with the multi-disciplinary team
* Developing materials and resources
* Project work
Qualifications
* An approved qualification in psychology conferring eligibility for graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society (Class 2.2 or higher)
* Completed BPS-accredited CAP apprenticeship training programme including EPA to IFA standards
Skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build rapport, communicate empathetically and sensitively in a manner appropriate to the context and recipient
Experience
* Relevant supervised experience of delivering psychological assessments and interventions with adults with complex mental health difficulties
Knowledge
* In-depth knowledge of psychological theory and research, including psychological assessment, formulation, 1-1 & group interventions and evaluation
About Us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of mental health and learning disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
Benefits include: NHS Pension Scheme, flexible and remote working arrangements, wellbeing support, 27–33 days annual leave, opportunities for career development and training, employee discounts, and access to a bank department for permanent staff.
Additional information
Employment type: Permanent; Working pattern: Full-time; Band: 6; Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum; Location: St Mary’s House, Leeds LS7 3JX. Date posted: 12 September 2025.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and a Disclosure to check for any previous convictions.
Application and recruitment notes: We recruit based on values and qualifications; candidates may be asked to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. If you require a reasonable adjustment, contact the Recruitment Team.
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