Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist

Tewv; Old Malton; Remote; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist (0.7 wte) to join the Whitby & Ryedale Community Mental Health and Memory Assessment Team. The post involves neuropsychological assessments, formulation and delivering psychological therapies for older adults within a secondary care setting.

You will supervise trainees, participate in audits, teaching and research, and work closely with MDT colleagues to embed formulations and psychological care across

Qualifications

• Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical/counselling/forensic psychology (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Post doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
• Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees.
• Trained in care co-ordination.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Registration with BPS.

Responsibilities

• Lead psychology-led activities within the Ryedale & Whitby MHSOP team and conduct neuropsychological assessments, formulations and deliver psychological interventions.
• Supervise trainees and staff; contribute to audits, service evaluation and research.
• Contribute to teaching, training and work with other psychological professions; collaborate with universities for trainee placements and teaching.

Education

Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling/forensic psychology (or equivalent)

HCPC registration as Practitioner Psychologist

Post doctoral training in additional psychological practice

Trained in clinical supervision of doctoral trainees

Trained in care co-ordination

Evidence of continuing professional development

Registration with British Psychological Society (BPS)

Job description

Go back Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist

The closing date is 03 November 2026

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling or Forensic qualification) to join us in the Whitby & Ryedale Community Mental Health and Memory Assessment Team in 0.7 wte/26.25 hours

The post would suit an enthusiastic Psychologist who would value the opportunity to work collaboratively with members of a well-established community multi-disciplinary team, where psychology is a core treatment offer. A key part of this role will be using neuro psychological testing and assessment to assist in diagnostics with recently revised dementia care pathway, using clinical leadership skills to support MDT colleagues to embed formulation and psychological care and also delivering psychological interventions and therapies across both the functional and organic service lines.

As a service, we are keen to support and invest in the ongoing development of our Psychologists through CPD opportunities, so an interest in developing clinical skills across a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches is essential. The Psychologist would have the opportunity to gain experience working with a diverse population that includes male and female mental health, learning disability, autism and older adults, including those who may have experienced trauma and/ or neurological difficulties.

Main duties of the job

To postholder will take part of the leadership team with the Ryedale & Whitby MHSOP team, to undertake neuro psych assessments, formulation, consultation and deliver psychological interventions and therapies with older adults in a secondary care setting. You will supervise trainees and other members of staff, as required, and be involved in audits, service evaluation and research. You will contribute to teaching and training and to work closely with other psychological professions staff in the specialty.

Our service has strong links with the Doctoral Clinical and Counselling Psychology Programmes at York, Teesside, Hull, and Leeds Universities. The post holder will be involved in offering trainee placements and University teaching. There are excellent opportunities for peer support/ supervision, CPD, training, research, and audit within the wider trust and psychological professions network.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job responsibilities

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Psychological Professionalsprovide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this, we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.

Psychological Professions staff will be expected to always display the Trust values, working as part of the collective leadership team with shared accountability and responsibility for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of patient care is delivered in a patient centred manner. They will also contribute to ensuring the culture of our services is built upon the Trust Values and the trust's strategy - Our Journey to Change.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Post doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
• Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees
• Trained in care co-ordination
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Registration with BPS

Experience

• Working as a qualified applied psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across a range of care settings
• Exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care as a care coordinator within the context of a multidisciplinary team.
• Teaching, training and clinical supervision and field supervisor for doctoral theses
• Research and development
• Quality and service improvement and evaluation
• Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies

Knowledg / Skills

• Evidence- based practice relevant to the role
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Clinical governance
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
• Audit and research methodology
• Social Inclusion agenda
• Knowledge of: The Trust's Quality Improvement System

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.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

£57,528 to £64,750 a yearpro rata, per annum