Assistant Psychologist
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Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Assistant Psychologist
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
Closing Date: 21.09.26
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 22.09.26
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: 28.09.26
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Psychologist, who is highly skilled in working with children and young people, to work within the Child Psychology Team in Bradford Hospital's Clinical Health Psychology service and Airedale Child Development Centre (CDC). The post holder will work as a member of two established multidisciplinary teams, providing specialist assessments of autism spectrum conditions (ASC), to children and young people aged 0-7y, and specialist therapeutic input to children and young people with diagnoses of long term physical health conditions.
Within the ASC pathway, the role will involve offering support to children and their parents/carers during the ASC assessment processes, the delivery of observations in education and home settings, undertaking a variety of assessments with clinical oversight from a qualified Clinical Psychologist, and providing follow-up support after assessment/diagnosis.
Within the General Paediatrics pathway, the role will involve delivering psychological support to children and young people with long term health conditions, supporting individual and group interventions, and service evaluations.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a member of established multidisciplinary teams, within Bradford Clinical Health Psychology and CDC services. The teams provide specialist assessments of autism spectrum conditions (ASC), to children and young people aged 0-7y, and specialist therapeutic input to children and young people with diagnoses of long term physical health conditions.
To work within a multidisciplinary ASC assessment team to assist in assessment, to offer support to children and their parents/carers during the assessment processes, the delivery of observations in education and home settings, undertaking a variety assessments, with clinical oversight from a qualified Clinical Psychologist, and follow-up support after assessment/diagnosis.
To work within teams delivering psychological support to children and young people with long term health conditions, to support individual and group interventions, and service evaluations.
The post holder will work independently according to a plan agreed with their supervisor and within the overall framework of local policies and procedures.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
389-26-8276667
Job locations
St Luke's Hospital
Bradford
BD5 0NS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as an Assistant Clinical Psychologist
- Previous experience of working in the NHS, directly with people who present with behavioural, cognitive and emotional difficulties.
- Experience of working with children and young people, including those with ASC.
- Experience of using psychometric measures
- Experience of working in an MDT
Desirable
- Experience of working with children with complex health needs and/or disability, and their families
Skills
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal), including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive.
- Knowledge of ASC and familiarity with tools for its assessment. To be ADOS trained.
- Experience in using databases and performing data analysis.
- Previous research and audit experience.
Desirable
- Familiarity with other neuropsychological tests.
- Experience in writing high quality reports.
- Language skills in common with South Asian or Eastern European languages.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of the principles of psychological and psychometric assessment
- An understanding of the psychological needs and difficulties of children and young people presenting with neurodevelopmental difference
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours Degree in Psychology to at least 2i standard, or 2ii with relevant Masters degree.
- Eligible for HCPC Registration and/or Graduate membership of the BPS.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology and/or research design and analysis
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work professionally and ethically
- Ability to work independently whilst recognising own limits
- Ability to reflect on own practice and respond positively to clinical and professional supervision
- Ability to interact effectively with people with psychological, behaviour and cognitive problems
- Ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
- Willingness to undertake professional training and development
- Able to demonstrate a clear interest in the advertised post and relate previous experience to the post
- Must have an independent means of motorised transport with access to a vehicle for work (or acceptable alternative).
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as an Assistant Clinical Psychologist
- Previous experience of working in the NHS, directly with people who present with behavioural, cognitive and emotional difficulties.
- Experience of working with children and young people, including those with ASC.
- Experience of using psychometric measures
- Experience of working in an MDT
Desirable
- Experience of working with children with complex health needs and/or disability, and their families
Skills
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal), including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive.
- Knowledge of ASC and familiarity with tools for its assessment. To be ADOS trained.
- Experience in using databases and performing data analysis.
- Previous research and audit experience.
Desirable
- Familiarity with other neuropsychological tests.
- Experience in writing high quality reports.
- Language skills in common with South Asian or Eastern European languages.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of the principles of psychological and psychometric assessment
- An understanding of the psychological needs and difficulties of children and young people presenting with neurodevelopmental difference
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours Degree in Psychology to at least 2i standard, or 2ii with relevant Masters degree.
- Eligible for HCPC Registration and/or Graduate membership of the BPS.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology and/or research design and analysis
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work professionally and ethically
- Ability to work independently whilst recognising own limits
- Ability to reflect on own practice and respond positively to clinical and professional supervision
- Ability to interact effectively with people with psychological, behaviour and cognitive problems
- Ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
- Willingness to undertake professional training and development
- Able to demonstrate a clear interest in the advertised post and relate previous experience to the post
- Must have an independent means of motorised transport with access to a vehicle for work (or acceptable alternative).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Luke's Hospital
Bradford
BD5 0NS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Luke's Hospital
Bradford
BD5 0NS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Dr Fameeda Ansari
01274365176
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
389-26-8276667
Job locations
St Luke's Hospital
Bradford
BD5 0NS
United Kingdom
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