Job Description

Role Introduction

We are looking for a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist with experience working with Learning Disabilities. Our service works with Children aged 5-18 years old who have a moderate to severe Learning Disability and are presenting with behaviours that challenge. We are a small passionate team which has 3 pathways Consultation, Intervention and Psychiatry.


Our main intervention is PBS and we require skills in PBS alongside complex case work and formulation. You will be confident working with families, educators, social workers and health colleagues. The team value Clinical Psychology support. You will liaise with multiple systems and support risk management from the system around the child. The team covers Leeds so travel will be expected, working independently and co-working with the team. You will be part of LCH and be responsible for supporting data gathering, formulating with CYPMHs and representing LCH within the DSR. This will be alongside identifying process' to improve service delivery.


You will be supported in your role by Clinical Psychologists based in other services within CYPMH services.


For more information please contact Sarah Abel: sarah.abel1@nhs.net


The successful candidate will work within our Learning Disability team, comprised of specialist Learning Disability nursing, Psychological Children's Wellbeing Practitioner, Consultant Psychiatry, assistant and administration support.


We are a city wide team supporting young people, their families and wider support networks, where the young person has a GP within the Leeds boundary.


Please review the and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.


Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust:

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.


We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job:

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work:

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.