Location: Leeds, UK

Type: Part-Time (30 hours per week), Permanent

Salary (£): £53,755 – £60,504 per annum, pro rata

About Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a key provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds, with specialized inpatient services in York. As a teaching trust linked to local universities, it stands as a center of excellence in teaching, research, and development.

Job Details

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options
• Generous annual leave: 27 – 33 days
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Access to a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes
• Career development and training opportunities
• Supportive employee wellbeing programs

Requirements

• Doctoral level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
• HCPC registration
• Significant post-qualification experience, particularly in assessing and managing risks in older adult services
• Additional post-qualification training relevant to dementia care and supervision of colleagues

Salary Details

• £53,755 – £60,504 per annum, pro rata, based on experience

About the Role

This role focuses on delivering high-quality psychological services to inpatient wards for people with dementia at The Mount. The psychologist will assess, observe, and gather relevant histories, contribute to care and treatment plans, and offer psychological interventions. The role also involves supporting and training other professionals on the ward, supervising peers, leading on service development projects, and supporting family members.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services to dementia inpatient wards
• Facilitate care and treatment plans
• Offer psychological interventions and support staff
• Lead training sessions for other professionals
• Supervise peers and junior colleagues
• Contribute to service development and audits
• Support families adjusting to dementia-related needs

Equal Opportunity Statement

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring all recruitment processes are fully accessible. The Trust also supports staff wellbeing and professional development, striving to create a compassionate and inclusive work environment.