Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic Psychotherapist /Applied Psychologist

TN United Kingdom; North East; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Part time

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24.04.2025

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08.06.2025

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Job summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified and registered psychodynamic/psychoanalytic psychotherapist or someone in training recognized by UKCP or BPC to join an experienced team of Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Psychotherapists.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr Thea Vasayianni, Consultant Psychologist and Co-Lead for PPS, for more information or to arrange an informal visit.

Main duties of the job

We offer a range of psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, and group analytic psychotherapies, supervision, training, teaching, and consultancy across the Trust. The team supports the development of psychotherapeutic skills, research, and practice, contributing to psychological therapies within the Trust. The service is managed within the Adult Mental Health Directorate.

The Trust supports professional development with supervision and has strong links to local D. Clin. Psy. Programmes, providing teaching and supervision opportunities.

Applicants must be able to travel independently across the area and have access to a suitable vehicle for work purposes, with adjustments available under the Equality Act 2010 if needed.

About us

The service aims to maintain high standards and develop innovative, cost-effective, evidence-based psychotherapies aligned with NICE Guidelines.

We collaborate with Local Authorities, Clinical Commissioning Groups, voluntary organizations, service users, carers, and the public to co-create safe, personalized care involving patients as equal partners. We are committed to living our values consistently.

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from individuals with experience of mental health issues or learning disabilities. We focus on respectful, compassionate, and responsible care.

Date posted

08 April 2025

Band

Band 8a

£53,755 to £60,504 per year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

346-DDA-022-25-A

Job locations

Lanchester Rd Hospital, Lanchester Road, DH1 5RD

Job responsibilities

Refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed requirements. The role involves delivering psychoanalytic/psychodynamic assessments and psychotherapy to patients with complex conditions, providing supervision and training to colleagues, and consulting with mental health teams.

Leadership roles are key for psychologists and adult psychotherapists, supported by NHS leadership profiles and the Healthcare Leadership Model.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognized postgraduate qualification and registration in a core mental health profession (e.g., psychiatry, clinical psychology, counselling psychology, social work, occupational therapy) with demonstrated competence in NHS mental health work.
• Post-graduate doctoral training in psychodynamic or psychoanalytic psychotherapy accredited by BPC.
• Current or pending membership of BPC, HCPC, or equivalent.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Desirable

• Training in additional psychotherapeutic areas, such as brief therapies or personality disorder approaches.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel independently as per Trust policies.

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• Skills in complex psychoanalytic/psychodynamic assessment and management, including short-term and long-term therapies.
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information effectively.
• Experience in teaching, training, and supervision within a multidisciplinary team.
• Extensive experience as a psychoanalytic/psychodynamic psychotherapist or applied psychologist in an NHS or relevant setting.