Principal Applied Psychologist

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Northallerton is seeking a Principal Applied Psychologist for a 12-month fixed-term role. The position requires expertise in clinical psychology, experience with severe mental health issues, and the ability to provide supervision and develop evidence-based therapies. Applicants must hold a relevant postgraduate qualification and be registered with the HCPC. The role involves clinical assessment, formulation, supervision, and leadership within psychological services, offering a competitive salary range of £62,215 to £72,293 per year pro rata.

Benefits

Opportunities for peer support

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Registered Practitioner Psychologist with HCPC.
• Significant experience in delivering psychological interventions.
• Extensive experience with individuals experiencing severe mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical work and psychological support.
• Promote psychological thinking and develop formulations.
• Deliver therapy, supervise staff, and lead service development.

Skills

Clinical psychology expertise

Evidence-based therapy

Supervision skills

Experience with severe mental health issues

Education

Postgraduate training in psychology

Job description

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Principal Applied Psychologist, Northallerton

Client:

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Northallerton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

Job summary

The North Yorkshire and York Perinatal Mental Health Team are looking to appoint a band 8b Principal Applied Psychologist to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team on a 12 month fixed term/secondment basis covering maternity leave.

The perinatal team supports women and birthing people from conception up to 12 months post natal. The team covers a large geographical area; based within the Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire cell, with leadership roles extending to the wider York and North Yorkshire Team. Independent travel is essential.

Applicants must have postgraduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical, counselling, or forensic psychology (or prior to 1996, its equivalent) accredited by the BPS, and be registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC. Significant experience in delivering and supervising evidence-based psychological interventions for SMHP is essential.

Main duties

The role involves providing direct clinical work, promoting psychological thinking within the team by developing formulations, offering supervision, supporting staff wellbeing, and providing training in psychological theories and their application.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience working with individuals experiencing severe mental health issues and competencies in evidence-based therapies for SMHP. Responsibilities include clinical assessment, formulation, therapy delivery, supervision, service development, and professional leadership within psychological services.

About us

We offer opportunities for peer support, CPD, teaching, research, and audit, aligned with strategic goals. We have strong links with the Hull and Teesside D Clinical Psychology Programme, providing academic and clinical supervision.

Psychologists and Psychological Therapists hold key leadership roles within the Trust. We have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band, accessible via NHS Jobs and the NHS Leadership Academy's website, which are relevant for the interview process.

Details

Date posted

13 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 per year (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

346-NYA-093-25-A

Job locations

Harrogate / Northallerton

HG1 2PW

Job responsibilities

Applicants should be motivated, enthusiastic, flexible, and resilient, with knowledge and experience working with individuals with complex mental health issues, including psychosis and personality disorders. Prior agreement from current line managers for secondment is required. If permanent funding is obtained, the position may become permanent.