Clinical Psychologist / Psychological Therapist

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Gateshead seeks a Clinical Psychologist or Psychological Therapist to join a multidisciplinary community treatment team. The role involves providing assessments, therapies, and engaging in continuous professional development. Candidates should have an Honours Degree in Psychology or equivalent, along with relevant post-graduate qualifications. Experience in varied care settings and interpersonal skills is essential. The position offers a competitive salary range of £47,810 to £54,710 per year.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered practitioner psychologist or an appropriate professional body.
• Experience in psychological therapy in the designated specialty.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one assessments and therapy.
• Engaging in group interventions and professional development.

Skills

Skills in working with people with interpersonal/relational difficulties

Training in Clinical Supervision

Experience of establishing and running groups

Education

An Honours Degree in Psychology or qualified psychologist

Post-graduate qualifications in psychological assessment and therapy

Job description

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Psychologist/Psychological Therapist

Closing date: 10 February 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist or Psychological Therapist to join a psychological intervention team offering a range of therapies to those presenting with significant mental health difficulties as part of the Gateshead Community Treatment Team (CTT), a multi‑disciplinary service.

The post sits within the non‑psychosis pathway, offering interventions for service users with Complex Emotional Difficulties (including Personality Disorder) and other presentations such as OCD, PTSD, Complex trauma, Severe Depression and Anxieties. We work alongside a range of specialist NHS and third‑sector services, including for those with an eating disorder or First Episode Psychosis.

The successful candidate will be based within an established psychology service. The team is made up of experienced psychologists offering a range of evidence‑based psychological interventions, including CBT, EMDR, DBT, SCM and CAT. You will work alongside committed psychological therapies staff, supported by a dedicated and experienced MDT, with supportive, strong and progressive leadership from senior psychological staff.

Main duties of the job

The main duties involve providing one‑to‑one assessments, therapy and group interventions. Other tasks such as supervision and training will be considered depending on need and experience. You will receive regular supervision and the chance to engage in ongoing continuing professional development.

About us

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.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re‑Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

Job responsibilities

Opportunities for the successful applicant include varied work on well‑established intervention pathways, offering appropriate evidence‑based psychological treatments and care, supporting a range of colleagues, and enabling service development. You will work alongside other therapists and MDT colleagues, as part of a Community Mental Health Service at an exciting time of Community Transformation and change in terms of psychological interventions.

There are opportunities for personal development, including through our strong links with local supervisors and training initiatives.

If you are interested in working within psychology services in a busy multi‑disciplinary team, based in the centre of Tyne & Wear, for a large Mental Health Trust, then please do not hesitate to apply or contact us to find out more.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• An Honours Degree in Psychology recognised for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society, or RMN, OT or Social Worker qualification, or an Honours degree level qualification in a mental health field, subject to specific suitability check. HCPC registered practitioner psychologist, or registered member of an appropriate professional body e.g., BABCP registered CBT practitioner or registered member of an appropriate psychological professional body.
• Post‑graduate qualifications in psychological assessment and psychological therapy appropriate to the designated pathway (e.g., Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, Post‑graduate diploma in CBT, IAPT High Intensity CBT diploma, EMDR practitioner level qualification).

Experience

• Experience in psychological therapy in the field of the designated speciality, including assessment, formulation and interventions, drawing on evidence‑based psychological models and knowledge, and including work with service users with mild, moderate, severe and enduring mental health problems.
• Experience of model‑specific psychological assessment of clients across a wide range of care settings, and collaborative work with other professional groups, e.g., medical, nursing, social work.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Experience of the application of psychological therapy in different cultural contexts.

Knowledge & Skills

• Skills in working with people with interpersonal/relational difficulties.
• Training in Clinical Supervision.
• Experience of establishing and running groups.

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.

£47,810 to £54,710 a year, pro rata per annum