Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Lead Psychological Therapist
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We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking psychological therapy service that is at the forefront of innovative community mental health care.
The Core Community Psychological Service provides evidence-based group and individual psychological interventions for people experiencing complex mental health difficulties. Developed in response to the Community Mental Health Framework, the service addresses the gap between primary and secondary mental health care, ensuring that people with complex needs receive timely, accessible, and effective psychological support.
As Lead Clinical Psychologist / Psychological Therapist
You will play a key role within our Mentalisation-Based Therapy (MBT) team, delivering evidence-based psychological interventions through both group programmes and individual therapy. While an existing MBT qualification would be advantageous, it is not essential, as comprehensive training and ongoing supervision will be provided.
Alongside your clinical work, you will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with colleagues across health, social care, and the voluntary sector to improve access to high-quality psychological therapies for our diverse communities across Bradford District and Craven.
The post is based within our Aire-Wharfe locality, although some travel across Bradford District and Craven will be required.
Key Dates
- Closing Date: 21st July 26
- Shortlisting Date: 22nd July 26
- Interview Date: 30th July 26
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The clinical caseload is varied, with much of the work focusing on individuals whose experiences of trauma continue to impact their emotional wellbeing, relationships, and quality of life. You will bring strong assessment, formulation, and therapeutic skills, alongside the ability to communicate effectively, work autonomously, and contribute positively within a collaborative team.
Our service is underpinned by the principles of trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and neurodivergent-affirming practice. We are committed to continuous learning and improvement, regularly refining our service through innovation, evaluation, and co-production. We are therefore looking for someone who is adaptable, reflective, and enthusiastic about contributing to the ongoing development of our service.
We welcome applications from candidates who are in the final year of their Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and due to qualify this year. Successful applicants who have not yet obtained HCPC registration will be appointed at Agenda for Change Band 6 until registration is confirmed, after which they will progress to the substantive band for the role.
If you are passionate about delivering compassionate, evidence-based psychological care and would like to be part of an innovative and supportive team committed to improving outcomes for people with complex mental health needs, we would love to hear from you.
Our Core Values
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- We Care: We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference.
- We Listen: We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs.
- We Deliver: We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners.
Benefits
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including:
- Increase mileage rates for > 4500
- A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
- A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible.
For Further Details / Informal Visits
- Name: Laura Dixon
- Job title: Consultant Psychological Therapist/Clinical Lead
- Email address: laura.dixon@bdct.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07584 382988
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