EMDR Therapist (EYE-D Trial)

City of Bristol College; Clifton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Salary in Grade J

Job summary

University of Bristol’s Bristol Medical School is seeking an experienced EMDR therapist to support the EYE-D trial for depression in primary care. The role entails delivering EMDR per the DeprEnd protocol, with training and supervision provided, and working 0.5 FTE in a hybrid setup with some travel to GP practices in Bristol and nearby regions.

The successful applicant will hold EMDR Europe accreditation, have substantial EMDR delivery experience, manage a caseload, and possess strong IT and

Qualifications

• EMDR Europe accredited practitioner required.
• Substantial EMDR delivery experience expected.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Provide EMDR for depression to trial participants with fidelity to the DeprEnd protocol.
• Assess and manage risk per professional standards and local policies.
• Plan, prioritise workload and discharge clients within a defined activity contract.
• Coordinate with the trial team to support day-to-day trial operations.

Skills

EMDR therapy

Caseload management

Strong communication

IT skills

Education

EMDR Europe accreditation

Core psychological therapy training

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 examinethe 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. I nterviews 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.

You should apply if

You are an experienced EMDR practitioner who:

• 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

Additional information

Contract type: Open-ended with fixed funding until 30/04/2028, start date: ASAP

Work pattern: Part-time/ 0.5 FTE (days to be agreed with postholder)

Grade: J

*The salary will be within the Grade J range, although a higher total salary package may be available to a very exceptional candidate.

School/Unit: Bristol Medical School

Shift pattern: 17.5 h per week

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on: 05/10/2026

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£44,746 - £50,253 per annum pro rata *The salary will be within the Grade J range, although a higher total salary package may be available to a very exceptional candidate.