Clinical Psychologist
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £49,387 - £56,515 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS1 3EX |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 26 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Aug 2026 |
Summary
For questions about this job, contact: Name: Karen Shimmon Position: Principal Clinical Psychologist Email: karen.shimmon@nhs.net Phone number: 0113 3925143 Interview Date: 19th August 2026 Job Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Psychologist to join the Department of Paediatric Psychology at the Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, providing specialist psychology input for children and young people with sickle cell disease and thalassemia. The postholder will be based at Leeds General Infirmary, working closely with the Paediatric Haematology Multidisciplinary team whilst being professionally based within the department Paediatric Psychology. Temporary funding for this post has been provided by the Haemoglobinopathies Coordinating Centre (HCC), reflecting the growing recognition of the importance of integrated psychological care within specialist services. As such, the postholder will work collaboratively across the regional network providing specialist psychological input to both specialist haematology teams (SHT) and local haematology teams (LTH), helping to improve equity of access for children and families across the region. Our patient population is richly diverse, with many children and families coming from black African, black Caribbean, South Asian, and Middle Eastern communities. Many families experience additional challenges associated with health inequalities, racial disparities, discrimination, stigma and socioeconomic disadvantage. We are looking for a psychologist with a commitment to delivering equitable and inclusive care. The successful candidate will be supported to access training with initial dedicated funding. We welcome applications from final year DClinPsy trainees who are due to qualify. Candidates who do not yet meet full essential criteria for Band 7, including HCPC registration, may be considered for appointment at Band 6 until registration is obtained and the requirements for progression to Band 7 are met. Why you should join our Team The Department of Paediatric Psychology at Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest and most established paediatric psychology services in the UK, with over 30 clinicians working across a wide range of specialist paediatric teams. We are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological care as an integral part of multi-disciplinary services for children. young people and their families. We are an innovative and forward-thinking department and have been at the forefront of electronic record-keeping systems to enhance patient care and service delivery. We are also academically ambitious, with strong links to the expanding Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych) Programme and the Schools of Psychology, Medicine and Healthcare at the University of Leeds. Research, service evaluation, teaching and quality improvement are highly valued within the department. We actively encourage staff to develop their clinical, academic and leadership interests and provide excellent opportunities for professional development, supervision and collaboration. As part of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, you'll benefit from a wide range of staff benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes, cycle to work and lease car schemes, excellent on-site facilities such as day care nurseries and gym facilities. If you are looking to join a supportive, innovative and ambitious psychology department where you can make a real difference to children, young people and their families while continuing to develop your own career, we would love to hear from you. What you will bring to the role The role offers the opportunity to be involved in many aspects of service delivery. You will participate in multidisciplinary clinics, implement a psychological screening programme for children, young people and families attending medical reviews, and provide specialist psychological assessment and interventions. You will also provide consultation and advice to multidisciplinary colleagues. The post-holder will undertake cognitive assessments for children who are at risk of stroke. These assessments play an important role in informing multidisciplinary decision-making regarding suitability for stem cell transplant, enabling families and clinicians to make informed decisions about this potentially life changing treatment. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.