Applied Psychologist / Psychological Therapist

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Durham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Applied Psychologist or Psychological Therapist to join the Central Durham Community Mental Health Team. The post focuses on delivering evidence-based psychological interventions, with a leadership role in formulations and psychosocial approaches.

The trust supports CPD and staff wellbeing and offers a positive development path for psychology professionals.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration for Practitioner Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist.
• KSA/babcp accreditation evidence acceptable.
• Evidence of CPD and continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological interventions using evidence-based techniques.
• Lead and support multidisciplinary teams in psychological care.
• Contribute to service development and staff wellbeing initiatives.

Education

HCPC registration

Clinical supervision

Psychology supervision

Tools

BABCP Registration

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Applied Psychologist / Psychological Therapist

The closing date is 24 November 2026

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and motivated Applied Psychologist (HCPC registered), or Psychological therapist (trained in an evidence based psychological therapy such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, registered with relevant professional body) to join us at Central Durham Community Mental Health Team.

We are a well established treatment and intervention team based at Kirkstone Villa, Lanchester Road Hospital site (free parking!) and we work with adults who have a severe and enduring mental health problem.

A key part of this role will be using clinical leadership skills to embed formulations, psychological understanding, and psychosocial interventions in everyday practice.

The post holder will work across the community treatment & intervention team delivering effective, safe, and compassionate care. As a service, we are keen to support and invest in the ongoing development of our Psychology Professionals through CPD opportunities.

As a service we are responsive to the wellbeing of our psychology team and place a strong emphasis on self-care and supporting one another. This means there are clear job plans and people are encouraged to maintain a work/ life balance. We pride ourselves in building a positive working atmosphere and opportunities for development.

Main duties of the job

To provide psychological interventions to our patient base using an evidence based recognised technique.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of its employees. The Trust Employee Psychology Service provides support to help employees recover from, and develop resilience to, work-related stress and associated anxiety/depression.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job responsibilities

Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• For CBT Therapist- Practitioner or First Accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) BABCP Registration Number AND A qualification that leads to registration with a professional regulatory body (HCPC, GMC, NMC or Social Work England)
• AND current registration with this professional regulatory body. (If a different regulatory body please seek advice from Chief Psychological Professions Officer)
• OR A Knowledge Skills Attitude (KSA) equivalence portfolio approved by BABCP as part of your Accreditation as Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Be able to provide evidence of KSA Approval from HEI or BABCP
• For Applied Psychologist- Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Trained in clinical supervision (within agreed timescale)
• Trained in care co-ordination (within agreed timescale)
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• For Psychological Therapist- RMN or equivalent mental health core qualification
• And - Registration with a professional regulatory body (HCPC, GMC, NMC or Social Work England). (If a different regulatory body please seek advice from Head of Psychological Professions)
• And - Accreditation in one of the four Governed Psychological Therapies.
• And - Evidence of continuing professional Development

Knowledge

• For CBT Therapist- Evidence based practice relevant to the role,
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Awareness of systemic barriers to accessing psychological services/healthcare for minoritized communities
• Clinical governance
• Legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
• For Psychological Therapist- Evidence- based practice relevant to the role
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Clinical governance
• Legislation in relation to the client group and mental-health awareness of The Trust's Quality Improvement System
• For Applied Psychologist- Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area)
• Multi-disciplinary team working
• Experience of research and audit
• Doctoral level knowledge of: Evidence- based practice relevant to the role
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Clinical governance
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
• Audit and research methodology
• Social Inclusion agenda

Experience

• For CBT Therapist- Experience Delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy,
• Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (e.g. those for whom English is not their first language),
• Experience of Working with multi-disciplinary teams
• Assessing and managing risk of self harm/ suicide
• For Applied Psychologist- Awareness of: The Trust's Quality Improvement System
• Communicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively to a wide range of people
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordination/lead practitioner responsibilities
• Identify, provide and promote appropriate interventions / means of support for carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours.
• For Psychological Therapist- Working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems
• Delivering psychological therapy in own field
• Working in multi-disciplinary team settings
• Delivering clinical supervision
• Delivering staff training

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.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust