Psychological therapy services across BDCFT are eager to recruit at least 4 enthusiastic and reliable Assistant Psychologists to support the delivery of high-quality services across the Trust.
The current vacancy benefits from being part of our assistant psychology rotation which aims to support Assistant Psychologists to gain a breadth of experience by working into different service areas across time (rotating yearly or every 2 years depending on the needs of the specific service with which you commence your employment). The post holder(s) will need to work fulltime to be part of the Assistant Psychologist rotation in BDCFT.
At the time of writing the available positions are in our inpatient psychology services and child and adolescent mental health services, though other placements may be added to this over the next few months. The successful applicants will be part of well established multi disciplinary teams and supervised by a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
Closing Date: 29th June 2026
Shortlisting Date: TBC
Interview Date: 13-17th July 2026
All Assistant Psychologists working in BDCFT are supported via induction, clinical supervision with a HCPC Practitioner Psychologist plus other psychological therapists (to ensure breadth of experience), and ongoing CPD to develop knowledge and skills commensurate with the requirements of their post; typically neuropsychological assessment and intervention skills, psychological skills work with individuals and in groups and service support with audit and research initiatives.
If you’re highly motivated, prepared to work hard, have existing relevant experience and capabilities that you’re eager to develop further and have excellent written and verbal communication skills we would welcome your application.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 4 500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible .
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration , revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
