Clinical Psychologist

Opportunity

A unique opportunity has arisen for a practitioner to play a central role in the ongoing development and provision of a specialist early childhood (0-6 years) CAMHS offer. The Specialist Early Attachment and Development (SEADs) Service is a multi-disciplinary CAMHS team covering the Bradford, Keighley and Craven District. We are a compact dedicated team integrating clinical psychology, specialist occupational therapy and child psychotherapy.

We have a depth of experience in working with children and families during the earliest years of life. We work with very vulnerable families where there are grave concerns around the family psychology, child development, attachment relationships and complex intergenerational trauma. We have a very calibrated service offer comprising consultation, thorough interventive assessment, and a range of therapeutic programmes (including Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP);
Video Interaction Guidance (VIG);
Circle of Security (CoS);
Reflective/Mentalization based Parenting (MBT‑f) & Child Psychotherapy). We adopt a trans‑ecological and multicultural framework to understanding child developmental wellbeing. In addition, the CPP programme, has enabled us to take on an international presence in the field of early childhood trauma.

Closing: 27th March 2026

Shortlisting: 30th March 2026

Interview: W/C 20th April 2026

• Work alongside the clinical team to further develop SEADs breadth of reach and capacity.
• Research, design, implement and evaluate the SEADs short to mid‑range early childhood offer.
• Supervise and guide assistants and clinical psychology trainees with the implementation of the programmes designed.
• Work closely with health visitors, early years educational settings, children's social care and community paediatricians.
• Conduct complex assessments and formulations with children and families, making use of psychological, systemic, developmental and play‑based principles as appropriate.
• Support team formulation and reflective practice.
• Undertake CPD and further specialist training as fitting with the service model design.
• Support the on‑going development and evaluation of the service, including routine use and analysis of outcome measures, data reporting, acorn projects and community outreach within Bradford's services and communities.

• 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.

• Flexible working arrangements to balance work and home life.
• Increase mileage rates for > 3500.
• A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages.
• A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities.
• Plus many more.
• Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
• Support for environmental and social sustainability through the Green Plan initiatives.

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.

Name:
Nicola Holt

Job title:

Senior Clinical Psychologist
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