Assistant Psychologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join the Leeds CYPMHS Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team. This is a chance to work with an enthusiastic, experienced multidisciplinary team who provide high-quality autism and ADHD assessments for neurodivergent school-age children and young people.

We welcome applications from candidates with prior experience of working with young people and families within a multidisciplinary team and those with knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions. This job is suited to an individual with enthusiasm for continual learning and professional development. We are committed to enabling the development of staff through ensuring access to appropriate CPD training and regular supervision.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work as part of a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team offering diagnostic autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessments. The role includes offering direct assessments with children and families, contributing to service evaluation projects and offering support to the ND team in line with service need.

The post holder would work autonomously and as part of a team, partaking in regular multidisciplinary team meetings, under the supervision of a clinical psychologist. Regular training is provided.

The service sits within the wider CYPMHS service and will be based in clinic locations across the city. The post holder must be able to travel independently across the area. The post offers relevant experience for future Clinical Psychology training. The department has good links with the Leeds Doctorate Training Course and provides placements for trainees. Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role. Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, 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.