Senior Consultant EMDR Therapist

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking an experienced EMDR Consultant Supervisor to provide support and supervision for therapists practicing EMDR therapy. The role involves developing a community of practice, ensuring compliance with evidence-based therapy, and facilitating high-quality care. Candidates must have relevant professional qualifications and experience in EMDR supervision to support development and accreditation of therapists.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Continued Professional Development access

Health and Wellbeing activities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in providing supervision to therapists delivering EMDR therapy.
• Ability to ensure compliance with evidence-based practices.
• Proven track record in developing community practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision to EMDR therapists.
• Develop and deliver teaching opportunities to colleagues.
• Support service developments related to EMDR pathways.

Skills

EMDR therapy expertise

Supervision skills

Clinical governance

Research skills

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Role Overview

As part of our provision of trauma informed care, we are seeking to employ an experienced EMDR Consultant Supervisor who can provide supervision and support to colleagues delivering EMDR therapy within our community services. We want to develop a community of practice, ensure sustainability and help colleagues to become accredited in EMDR. We want to develop a supportive culture where developing EMDR therapists can feel nurtured and grow their interest and expertise within the trust, to provide a high level of specialist expertise within the application of EMDR treatments, for colleagues working with adults of working age and in older people’s services. To provide clinical supervision to EMDR therapists, ensuring safe and effective care provision and development of practitioners who have been trained in EMDR and are progressing with the accreditation process. To ensure compliance of EMDR therapy with the evidence-based, to ensure appropriate governance. To develop a community of practice through the provision of a special interest group, which will also involve developing and delivering teaching opportunities to colleagues. To support with service developments in relation to developing robust EMDR pathways, which deliver high quality care, are evaluated appropriately, delivered in line with national and regional guidelines and lead to sustainable care provision. To utilise research skills for audit and service development and support the clinical lead in meeting the research and audit agenda.

Sponsorship Information

We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

After You Apply

Once your application is submitted, you'll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.

If You're Offered the Role

If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You'll receive a formal conditional offer via email.

Pre-Employment Checks

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will be used to validate employment history and references.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

Once Checks Are Complete

The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You'll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

Additional Information

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve. If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.

Please note:

• We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
• We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.

Our Vision

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

Applications are Encouraged From All Individuals

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender re‑assignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance.
• Access to Continued Professional Development.
• Involvement in improvement and research activities.
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service.
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel.