Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist
The closing date is 08 February 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist for a Maternity Leave cover for 12 months, to deliver Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy with young people between the ages of 15 and 18 years. You will be working within the Children & Young People's multidisciplinary Therapy Team, as part of a busy and innovative CYPMHS. At Leeds Community Healthcare, we're hugely proud of the work our Child and Young People's Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) is doing. Offering pioneering care, we are pushing the boundaries to deliver the best options to our Service Users. We work with the most complex mental health presentations and we are committed to going beyond expectations by ensuring young people and their families are at the heart of decisions about their welfare, and the future of our services. In line with Local and National Targets, we are striving to provide a service in the most young person friendly way, promoting a better experience and better outcomes for children and young people.
For an informal discussion please contact Ruby Wharton (Therapy Team Manager) on 07510 921916 or 0113 8434468
Main duties of the job
You will be working alongside a Consultant Child Psychotherapist to deliver weekly Group Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for children and young people with complex emotional and relational difficulties on a 12 month programme. You will need to be available on a Friday.
You will need to be a member of the ACP (Association of Child Psychotherapists). This is fantastic opportunity for someone to develop their existing analytic and group skills in the context of a well established group therapy programme alongside specialist practitioners and Psychotherapists.
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is 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
04 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
VPD6DF7D1A
Job locations
Thornton Medical Centre
15 Green Lane
Leeds
LS12 1JE
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Thornton Medical Centre
15 Green Lane
Leeds
LS12 1JE
Employer's website
https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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