EMDR Therapist (EYE-D Trial)

University of Bristol; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Part-time 0.5 FTE

Grade J

Job summary

University of Bristol invites an experienced EMDR therapist to join the EYE‑D trial team. The role focuses on delivering EMDR for depression within an RCT, with training and regular supervision provided.

It is a 0.5 FTE post from 19 October 2026 to 30 April 2028, with hybrid working and travel to NHS GP practices in Bristol and surrounding regions. You must be an EMDR Europe accredited practitioner with substantial EMDR experience and the ability to manage a caseload, keep records meticulously,

Qualifications

• EMDR Europe accredited practitioner.
• Substantial experience delivering EMDR.
• Experience managing a caseload with meticulous records.
• Experience across NHS and non‑NHS settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient IT skills.
• Able to travel independently in Bristol and nearby regions to deliver therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide EMDR for depression within the EYE‑D trial and follow SOPs.
• Assess and manage risk in line with professional standards and policies.
• Plan workload and discharge clients within an activity contract.
• Liaise with trial team to ensure smooth day‑to‑day running of the trial.

Skills

EMDR therapy

Caseload management

Excellent communication

IT proficiency

Travel to Bristol and nearby regions

Independent worker

Team player

Education

EMDR Europe accreditation

Core professional training in 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. 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

For informal queries please contact: Nicola Wiles (Professor of Epidemiology): [e-mail] or tel. [phone]