Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Senior Practitioner - Children and Young People's Mental Health

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust View all jobs


North East England
Temporary
Psychologist
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year

Posted 3 hour(s) ago

Reference: 2412850


Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Senior CYPMHS Practitioner post working within both our Crisis and Liaison and CORE Pathways. The post is 4 days a week and fixed term until the end of June 2027.

The post will be based within CORE and the Crisis and Liaison team. Days and times can be discussed on recruitment but will include at least one day per week working within the Crisis and Liaison pathway. The teams are co-located and this is an excellent opportunity to work more collaboratively together, focussing on the patient journey and will support development of both assessment and case coordination skills. The successful candidate will lead on the cross working between the teams.

The CORE team (Children & Young People, Outreach, Risk assessment & Formulation and Enhanced Support)offers support to young people where there are levels of complexity and risk. Both are citywide, multidisciplinary teams. We provide specialist assessment and formulation and intervention for young people up to the age of 18 and their families and are committed to keeping the needs of the children and young people we see at the heart of what we deliver. We are looking for a practitioner who has previous experience of working with risk and complex mental health needs, is highly motivate to learn new skills and work with young people and their families. We prioritise reflective practice, clinical supervision and continuing professional development.

Main duties of the job

You will need to be a registered clinician with a Trust recognised professional body. You will require experience of working in mental health services, ideally with young people and families, and will have an understanding of the kinds of mental health presentations experienced by young people and how to formulate care packages around their needs. You will need the ability to travel independently across the city. The role in includes participating in team MDTs and other clinical and leadership meetings, undertaking risk assessments and safety plans with young people. You will independently undertake clinical risk assessments and formulate management plans for young people and families. You will work with other agencies as well as teams within CYPMHS to provide appropriate interventions and packages of care.

For further informaiton please contact Sacha Robinson, Clinical Team Manager, [email protected] or Kate Burns, Service Manager, [email protected]

This vacancy is not eligible for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.

Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers of applicants are reached.

About us

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

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.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Details
Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VPC6DEAC0A

Job locations

Kirkstall Health Centre

Morris Lane

Leeds

LS5 3DB

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

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Person Specification
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Kirkstall Health Centre

Morris Lane

Leeds

LS5 3DB

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details
Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Kirkstall Health Centre

Morris Lane

Leeds

LS5 3DB

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)