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  <p>The community transformation programme in Leeds is inviting applications for a full time, permanent, Clinical Associate Psychologist. Community mental health services have recently undergone transformation to support the national priority of increasing access to psychologically informed care and reducing inequality.</p> <p>We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic Clinical Associate Psychologist with a can-do attitude, to become part of the therapy team in Working Age Adult Community Services with opportunities to work across Primary, Secondary &amp; Specialist services. The role will be varied with a strong emphasis on group work models including DBT, CBT &amp; CFT. Previous knowledge of and or experience of facilitating groups will be an advantage. The post is hybrid with a combination of home working and direct clinical work across several locations within Leeds.</p> <p>We would very much welcome all applicants contacting us in advance for an informal discussion. To book in a call please email Dr Rachel Dobbing <a href="mailto:rachel.dobbing@nhs.net" target="_blank">rachel.dobbing@nhs.net</a> </p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The roles will be varied but will include:</p> <ul>  <li>Providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions using 1-1 &amp; group work models under the supervision of a qualified, HPCP registered Clinical Psychologist </li>  <li>Participating in the evaluation of care and treatment within the service </li>  <li>Assisting in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and /or research projects</li>  <li>Assisting in teaching and training</li>  <li>Working with the multi-disciplinary team</li>  <li>Developing materials and resources</li>  <li>Project work</li> </ul> <p>We recruit people based on their values <em>and</em> qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.</p> <p>All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team <a href="mailto:recruitment.lypft@nhs.net" target="_blank">recruitment.lypft@nhs.net</a> </p> <p>Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.</p> <p>If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments. </p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>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.</p> <p>There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.</p> <p>We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.</p> <p>Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles<strong>(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers)</strong>. This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa. </p>


      
        
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  <p>12 September 2025</p>

  
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