Job summary
We are looking for a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with a committed interest in bringing psychoanalytic thinking to improve outcomes of young people in our multi-disciplinary CAMHS team. This is fixed term opportunity for one year to cover maternity leave.
You will have post graduate training at masters / doctoral level in clinical child psychotherapy at a training school accredited by the ACP and maintenance of ACP registration. You should also have some experience post qualifying within a CAMHS setting. Experience of working independently in the community would be particularly advantageous.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
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Main duties of the job
You will join a small team of child and adolescent psychotherapists within our service however, you will be required to work autonomously within professional guidelines being responsible for providing specialist assessments and interventions within the CAMHS team.You will provide consultations, state of mind assessments and short and longer term psychotherapy.
As a member of the team you will contribute to the wider aims of the service through joint working, training and supervision to other professionals. The team is welcoming and dynamicand you will made very welcome.
As this post will work across the Wakefield District you will be required to demonstrate a flexible approach to travel as you may see young people in different community settings as well as the CAMHS bases in the area.
In return we will provide regular clinical and management supervision and you will be appraised on a yearly basis with a view to developing knowledge and skills where appropriate.
Please get in touch to discuss this opportunity we are very keen to have a conversation about the role.
Lou Jones, General Manager or Laura Liddell, Highly Specialised Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist
About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Pro Rata.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9378-W1431
Job locations
Airedale Health Centre
The Square
Castleford
West Yorkshire
WF10 3JJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will provide specialist psychotherapy skills within a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will provide a high quality clinical service to the users of the service.
They will provide highly specialist assessment and intervention while working collaboratively with non-psychology and psychotherapy professionals from other agencies and carers. They will be clinically responsible to a senior clinical psychologist or psychotherapist. Clinical oversight of all work will be held by the clinical lead in the service.
The job plan will be delivered in the services the post is based.
The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team while observing Trust and National policies and procedures.
The post holder will utilise research skills in audit, service development and research relevant to the post.
See attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will provide specialist psychotherapy skills within a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will provide a high quality clinical service to the users of the service.
They will provide highly specialist assessment and intervention while working collaboratively with non-psychology and psychotherapy professionals from other agencies and carers. They will be clinically responsible to a senior clinical psychologist or psychotherapist. Clinical oversight of all work will be held by the clinical lead in the service.
The job plan will be delivered in the services the post is based.
The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team while observing Trust and National policies and procedures.
The post holder will utilise research skills in audit, service development and research relevant to the post.
See attached job description.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Caring.
* Team Player.
* Commitment to supervision and support.
Desirable
* Flexible.
* Committed to client group.
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession
* Qualifying level course in Clinical Child Psychotherapy or equivalent at Masters/doctorate level at a training school accredited by the ACP
* Registration/ Accreditation with the relevant professional/accrediting body for the model of psychotherapy relevant to this post., e.g. ACP
Physical Attributes
Essential
* Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Experience
Essential
* Completion of significant supervised clinical practice.
* Ability to carry out assessment, formulation and intervention.
Desirable
* Experience in working with service users in the clinical area of the post
* Different theoretical approaches.
* Work with other disciplines.
* Work with people who have disabilities.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Communication skills.
* A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
* IT Literate.
Desirable
* Research skills.
* Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
* Awareness of legislation relevant to the clinical area of practice.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Caring.
* Team Player.
* Commitment to supervision and support.
Desirable
* Flexible.
* Committed to client group.
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession
* Qualifying level course in Clinical Child Psychotherapy or equivalent at Masters/doctorate level at a training school accredited by the ACP
* Registration/ Accreditation with the relevant professional/accrediting body for the model of psychotherapy relevant to this post., e.g. ACP
Physical Attributes
Essential
* Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Experience
Essential
* Completion of significant supervised clinical practice.
* Ability to carry out assessment, formulation and intervention.
Desirable
* Experience in working with service users in the clinical area of the post
* Different theoretical approaches.
* Work with other disciplines.
* Work with people who have disabilities.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Communication skills.
* A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
* IT Literate.
Desirable
* Research skills.
* Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
* Awareness of legislation relevant to the clinical area of practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Airedale Health Centre
The Square
Castleford
West Yorkshire
WF10 3JJ
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Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Airedale Health Centre
The Square
Castleford
West Yorkshire
WF10 3JJ
Employer's website
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