Job summary Please note: This post is for a FEMALE ONLY applicant. Are you an experienced and resilient Psychological Therapist or Psychologist, who can be instrumental in the strategic vision and clinical delivery of EMDR & CBT? If so, we have an exciting opportunity which offers the diverse opportunity to deliver CBT and EMDR therapy within The Centre for Specialist Psychological Therapies. The post holder will provide excellent evidence-based CBT/EMDR therapy provision for client's who present with complexity and co morbidity. You will also support provision of scaffolding and supervision to others within CNTW and SPT who require specialist clinical input. We are looking for a Psychological Therapist or Clinical Psychologist, who is an experienced (at least 2 years post completion of therapy training and accredited with the BABCP) CBT & EMDR practitioner or Accredited Practitioner/Consultant Supervisor. The successful candidate will help clinically support and develop the provision of CBT/ EMDR, interface with a team and network of other trust wide CBT/EMDR therapists, and provide support with delivering excellent standards around training, supervision, screening, assessment and delivery of CBT/EMDR. In addition, an interest and knowledge of CBT/EMDR research would be an advantage and an ability to contribute to the quality assurance, governance and clinical service delivery in collaboration with people with lived experience would be welcomed. Main duties of the job Given the nature of the service that is provided and our client group, this role can only be fulfilled by afemale clinician. We have considered the criteria for Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 and are satisfied that this is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate service aim. The successful person will have experience of working with individuals with a range of clinical presentations, including complex trauma, severe mental health conditions, anxiety disorders, depression and psychosis, who in addition can work with complex issues such as neurodiversity. Provide specialist CBT and EMDR to adult service users with complex mental health needs Contribute to service development discussions and projects as appropriate. Contribute to the triaging of complex referrals to the service, consulting with referrers as appropriate. Provide supervision and advice 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. 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 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 263-SCG25-047-EW Job locations Walkergate Park Benfield Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 4QD Job description Job responsibilities This post is open to Psychological Therapists and Clinical Psychologists. Please refer to the attached Job Descriptions relevant for your profession for further details of the job and for the corresponding personal specifications / requirements for the post. This post will be based at Benfield House, Walkergate Park Hospital, however may also involve working at other CNTW sites where necessary to provide place-based psychological therapies. Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 20th March 2025 Closing date : 3rd April 2025 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities This post is open to Psychological Therapists and Clinical Psychologists. Please refer to the attached Job Descriptions relevant for your profession for further details of the job and for the corresponding personal specifications / requirements for the post. This post will be based at Benfield House, Walkergate Park Hospital, however may also involve working at other CNTW sites where necessary to provide place-based psychological therapies. Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 20th March 2025 Closing date : 3rd April 2025 We welcome your application. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Advanced knowledge and experience of complex assessments, treatment plans and outcome measures for adults with complex presentations Advanced knowledge of OCD, depression, anxiety and trauma Experience in supervising other psychologists/psychological therapists 2 years post qualification in use of CBT/EMDR Desirable Advanced knowledge of trauma informed care Education and Qualifications Essential Evidence of post graduate study in specialist areas relevant to this field Evidence of CPD Memberships of appropriate professional body: HCPC, NMA, etc. Qualified Practitioner in EMDR and CBT or Accredited Practitioner/Consultant Supervisor Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society. HCPC registered practitioner psychologist or equivalent e.g. BABCP registered CBT practitioner. Or Member of an appropriate professional body Skills and Competencies Essential Ability to demonstrate clinical leadership skills Highly developed skills and abilities to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information Ability to provide clinical advice and recommendations to scaffold other professionals Ability to teach and train others Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Advanced knowledge and experience of complex assessments, treatment plans and outcome measures for adults with complex presentations Advanced knowledge of OCD, depression, anxiety and trauma Experience in supervising other psychologists/psychological therapists 2 years post qualification in use of CBT/EMDR Desirable Advanced knowledge of trauma informed care Education and Qualifications Essential Evidence of post graduate study in specialist areas relevant to this field Evidence of CPD Memberships of appropriate professional body: HCPC, NMA, etc. Qualified Practitioner in EMDR and CBT or Accredited Practitioner/Consultant Supervisor Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society. HCPC registered practitioner psychologist or equivalent e.g. BABCP registered CBT practitioner. Or Member of an appropriate professional body Skills and Competencies Essential Ability to demonstrate clinical leadership skills Highly developed skills and abilities to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information Ability to provide clinical advice and recommendations to scaffold other professionals Ability to teach and train others 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 Benfield Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 4QD Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)