EMDR practitioner

University of Bristol; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Bristol invites applications for an experienced EMDR therapist to join the EYE-D trial team in Bristol, delivering EMDR for depression within primary care. The role is 0.5FTE from 19 October 2026 to 30 April 2028, with hybrid working and some in-person sessions in GP practices around Bristol and nearby regions.

You'll hold EMDR-Europe accreditation, have substantial EMDR experience, manage a caseload, coordinate with NHS and non-NHS partners, and communicate clearly with

Qualifications

• EMDR delivery for depression with fidelity to the DeprEnd protocol.
• Assessment and risk management in line with professional standards.
• Experience delivering EMDR and managing a caseload.
• Willingness to travel across Bristol and nearby regions to GP practices.

Responsibilities

• Providing EMDR for depression to trial participants with fidelity to the model.
• Assessing and managing risk in vulnerable clients.
• Planning and prioritising workload with autonomous professional responsibility.
• Liaising with the trial team to ensure smooth day-to-day operation.
• Travel to deliver therapy as needed across Bristol and nearby regions.

Skills

EMDR therapy

Caseload management

Inter-agency collaboration

Excellent communication

IT proficiency

Autonomous working

Travel ability

Education

Core professional training in a psychological therapy

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced EMDR therapist to join the research team working on a large multi-centre randomised controlled trial (RCT) led from the University of Bristol. The trial is funded by the NIHR Efficacy and Mechanisms Evaluation (EME) scheme. The EYE-D trial aims to establish the efficacy of EMDR (in addition to usual GP care) compared with usual care for patients with depression in primary care. An embedded mechanistic study will aim to determine whether reductions in depression are mediated by key memory-processing mechanisms and if working memory capacity is associated with treatment response. A nested qualitative study will examine the acceptability of EMDR for depression, further explore mechanisms, and identify possible causes of differing responses. We will also estimate the cost of delivering EMDR in the NHS. The EMDR practitioner will work using the EMDR for depression (DeprEnd) protocol. Training in this protocol and regular expert supervision will be provided. The EMDR practitioner will be an EMDR-Europe accredited practitioner with core professional training in a psychological therapy. One part-time (0.5FTE) post is available from 19 October 2026 to 30 April 2028. Interviews are expected to take place in mid October 2026. Hybrid working is available: the post-holder will be required to travel to deliver therapy in-person but some non-contact time could be undertaken remotely.What will you be doing?

• Providing EMDR for depression to patients recruited to the EYE-D randomised controlled trial. The postholder will demonstrate fidelity to this model and ensure adherence to all relevant standard operating procedures in line with trial requirements.
• Assessing and managing risk in vulnerable clients in line with the professional standards of your governing body and local policies and procedures, escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Planning and prioritising workload, exercising autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients in line with an agreed activity contract.
• Liaising with the trial research team to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the trial with regards to patients receiving the trial intervention.
• Is an EMDR Europe accredited practitioner
• Has substantial experience of delivering EMDR
• Has experience of managing a caseload and ensuring records are kept methodically
• Has experience of working across agencies, both NHS and non-NHS
• Has excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and is able to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues
• Is proficient in using IT
• Is able to work independently and as part of a team
• Is able to travel independently of the public transport system around Bristol and nearby regions (including North Somerset and South Gloucestershire) as required to deliver therapy in GP practices or other suitable premises