Job summary CNTW's Centre for Specialist Psychological Therapies Services (SPT) is known regionally and nationally for its expertise in complex psychological assessment, formulation and treatment, education and training, innovation, and research across a wide range of specialist modalities. These modalities include complex CBT, Psycho-dynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Systemic Family Therapy and EMDR. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior qualified adult psychotherapist to join our team in the Regional Department of Psychotherapy in the Centre for Specialist Psychological Therapies. The successful applicant will be a member of our innovative and creative leadership team here, contributing to the strategic development of the service. We are specifically looking for someone with both individual and group experience and training for this role. In the Regional Department of Psychotherapy, psychoanalytic psychotherapists, psychodynamic psychotherapists and Group Analysts work together to provide specialist assessments, individual psychoanalytic psychotherapy therapy, group psychotherapy, consultation, reflective practice, education and supervision. Main duties of the job Provide specialist psychoanalytic/psychodynamic assessment and consultation to adult service users with complex mental health needs Contribute to and lead on aspects of the strategic development and co-ordination of the therapeutic group work program within the service. Continue to develop a group work culture both within the service and wider across the centre for SPTs. Contribute to the triaging of complex referrals to the service, consulting with referrers as appropriate. Provide supervision, advice and consultation to colleagues, and to other non-professional carers, on psychological aspects of assessment, formulation, care and treatment in accordance with service needs. Provide scaffolding activity across clinical pathways, including supervision, advice and training Contribute to service evaluation and development As appropriate, supporting and deputising for the Psychotherapy Clinical Lead About us We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 263-SCG25-036-AB Job locations Walkergate Park Newcastle NE6 4QD Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 25th February 2025 Closing date : 11th March 2025 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 25th February 2025 Closing date : 11th March 2025 We welcome your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Appropriate honours degree in psychology or other mental health subject Post graduate qualifications in psychological assessment and therapy HCPC reg practitioner or equivalent or member of an prof body Experience Essential Substantial post grad experience Specialist training and min 50hrs clinical supervision over 18m Substantial post qual experience providing specialist psychoanalytic/psychodynamic assessment and consultation to service users with complex mental health substantial experience of providing clinical supervision Desirable Applying psychological therapies in different cultural contexts Experience of prof management Knowledge and Skills Essential Complex methods of assessment, formulation, consultation and advice Contribute to the triaging of complex rereferrals to the service Able to contribute to group work culture Scaffolding Desirable Knowledge of legislation Trainer in clinical supervision Other Essential Teaching and training experience Ability to meet travel requirements of the post Experience of service development and evaluation Person Specification Qualifications Essential Appropriate honours degree in psychology or other mental health subject Post graduate qualifications in psychological assessment and therapy HCPC reg practitioner or equivalent or member of an prof body Experience Essential Substantial post grad experience Specialist training and min 50hrs clinical supervision over 18m Substantial post qual experience providing specialist psychoanalytic/psychodynamic assessment and consultation to service users with complex mental health substantial experience of providing clinical supervision Desirable Applying psychological therapies in different cultural contexts Experience of prof management Knowledge and Skills Essential Complex methods of assessment, formulation, consultation and advice Contribute to the triaging of complex rereferrals to the service Able to contribute to group work culture Scaffolding Desirable Knowledge of legislation Trainer in clinical supervision Other Essential Teaching and training experience Ability to meet travel requirements of the post Experience of service development and evaluation 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address Walkergate Park Newcastle NE6 4QD Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)