EMDR Therapist (EYE-D Trial)

University of Bristol; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading research institution is offering a part-time position for an experienced EMDR therapist to join their research team on a multi-centre trial. The role involves providing EMDR for patients with depression and managing risk in vulnerable clients, while ensuring adherence to trial procedures. Candidates must be EMDR accredited practitioners with substantial experience, excellent communication skills, and able to travel independently for therapy delivery. This role supports hybrid working with some remote tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be an EMDR Europe accredited practitioner.
• Substantial experience of delivering EMDR required.
• Experience of managing a caseload and methodical record keeping needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide EMDR for depression to patients in the trial.
• Manage risk for vulnerable clients in line with professional standards.
• Liaise with the trial research team for smooth trial operations.

Skills

EMDR accreditation

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Risk management

Independent travel

Education

Core professional training in psychological therapy

Job description

The role

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. It 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 01 February 2026 for 15 months.

Interviews are expected to take place in early / middle of January 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 Somerset, BANES and Gloucestershire) as required to deliver therapy in GP practices or other NHS premises