Senior Psychological Therapist/Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Job description

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We're on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Opportunities for you

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

• Cultural diversity staff network
• Disabled staff network
• LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

• Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
• Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
• Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

Job overview

Please note: This post is for a FEMALE ONLY applicant.

Are you an experienced and resilient Psychological Therapist or Psychologist, who can be instrumental in the strategic vision and clinical delivery of EMDR & CBT?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity which offers the diverse opportunity to deliver CBT and EMDR therapy within The Centre for Specialist Psychological Therapies. The post holder will provide excellent evidence-based CBT/EMDR therapy provision for client's who present with complexity and co morbidity. You will also support provision of scaffolding and supervision to others within CNTW and SPT who require specialist clinical input.

We are looking for a Psychological Therapist or Clinical Psychologist, who is an experienced (at least 2 years post completion of therapy training and accredited with the BABCP) CBT & EMDR practitioner or Accredited Practitioner/Consultant Supervisor.

The successful candidate will help clinically support and develop the provision of CBT/ EMDR, interface with a team and network of other trust wide CBT/EMDR therapists, and provide support with delivering excellent standards around training, supervision, screening, assessment and delivery of CBT/EMDR.

In addition, an interest and knowledge of CBT/EMDR research would be an advantage and an ability to contribute to the quality assurance, governance and clinical service delivery in collaboration with people with lived experience would be welcomed.

Main duties of the job

Given the nature of the service that is provided and our client group, this role can only be fulfilled by a female clinician. We have considered the criteria for Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 and are satisfied that this is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate service aim.

The successful person will have experience of working with individuals with a range of clinical presentations, including complex trauma, severe mental health conditions, anxiety disorders, depression and psychosis, who in addition can work with complex issues such as neurodiversity.

• Provide specialist CBT and EMDR to adult service users with complex mental health needs
• Contribute to service development discussions and projects as appropriate.
• Contribute to the triaging of complex referrals to the service, consulting with referrers as appropriate.
• Provide supervision and advice to colleagues, and to other non-professional carers, on psychological aspects of assessment, formulation, care and treatment in accordance with service needs.
• Provide scaffolding activity across clinical pathways, including supervision, advice and training.

Working for our organisation

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post is open to Psychological Therapists and Clinical Psychologists. Please refer to the attached Job Descriptions relevant for your profession for further details of the job and for the corresponding personal specifications / requirements for the post.

This post will be based at Benfield House, Walkergate Park Hospital, however may also involve working at other CNTW sites where necessary to provide place-based psychological therapies.

Advertising date : 20th March 2025
Closing date : 3rd April 2025
We welcome your application.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Advanced knowledge and experience of complex assessments, treatment plans and outcome measures for adults with complex presentations
• Advanced knowledge of OCD, depression, anxiety and trauma
• Experience in supervising other psychologists/psychological therapists
• 2 years post qualification in use of CBT/EMDR

Desirable criteria

• Advanced knowledge of trauma informed care

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Evidence of post graduate study in specialist areas relevant to this field
• Evidence of CPD
• Memberships of appropriate professional body: HCPC, NMA, etc.
• Qualified Practitioner in EMDR and CBT or Accredited Practitioner/Consultant Supervisor
• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society.
• HCPC registered practitioner psychologist or equivalent e.g. BABCP registered CBT practitioner. Or Member of an appropriate professional body

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria

• Ability to demonstrate clinical leadership skills
• Highly developed skills and abilities to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information
• Ability to provide clinical advice and recommendations to scaffold other professionals
• Ability to teach and train others

Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description - Senior Psychological Therapist (PDF, 669.4KB)
• Job Description - Senior Clinical Psychologist (PDF, 677.5KB)
• Tips on how to complete your application (PDF, 171.4KB)
• Reference Guidelines for Applicants - Please Read (PDF, 20.0KB)
• Interview Guarantee Scheme (PDF, 127.3KB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 922.8KB)