Psychological Therapist/EMDR Therapist | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the NHS is offering a part-time position for an adult psychological therapist/EMDR therapist in Chelmsford. The successful candidate will assess and treat clients with complex PTSD and related issues, contributing to multi-disciplinary treatment planning. Key qualifications include recognized EMDR training with experience in trauma-informed care. Benefits include flexible working, a competitive pension, and staff discounts, with opportunities for personal and professional development. The closing date for applications is 16th December 2025.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

Staff discounts including NHS benefits

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Trained in EMDR and experienced in working with complex cases.
• Experience offering consultation and developing trauma-informed clinical formulations is essential.
• Experience working with adults displaying severe emotional disturbance.

Responsibilities

• Psychological assessment and treatment of clients with complex PTSD.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary treatment planning and audit.
• Work within multi-disciplinary teams supporting experienced professionals.

Skills

EMDR training

Experience with complex PTSD

Psychological assessments

Consultation skills

Education

Recognised training in EMDR

Job description

We are excited to be offering an opportunity for an adult psychological therapist/EMDR therapist to join us part time (0.6 WTE). The main duties of this post are the psychological assessment and treatment of clients who suffer with complex PTSD and trauma related difficulties and who may also be presenting with co‑morbidities (e.g. emotional dysregulation, ASD, etc.). We are looking for someone specifically trained in EMDR with experience in delivering this intervention and working with complex cases. We are open to considering candidates with a variety of mental health backgrounds and qualifications (e.g. nursing, OT, etc.) as long as they have recognised training in EMDR and experience of working with adults with complex presentations. Specialist EMDR supervision will be provided.

In Mid Essex, psychological services are fully integrated within multi-disciplinary teams covering a broad geographical area, with bases in Chelmsford, Braintree and Maldon. We work alongside a variety of experienced professionals from different backgrounds. This is an exciting opportunity to work within supportive MDTs and highly experienced clinical/counselling psychologists and psychotherapists. We are looking for someone competent and experienced in delivering psychological assessments and interventions within the context of the NHS. Experience of offering consultation and developing trauma informed clinical formulations is essential. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate experience with clients who can display severe emotional disturbance, often with a history of trauma and multiple morbidities.

The post-holder will be expected to contribute to multi-disciplinary treatment planning, audit and service evaluation.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed

For details of the main responsibilities please refer to the job description attached. You can also find a copy of the person specification with details of the qualifications and experience we are looking for.

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Dec 2025