Applied Psychologist (trial manager)
Closing date is 21 June 2026
We are looking for a qualified applied psychologist to develop the next stage of our exciting low mood in learning disabilities study. The study focuses on generating evidence and preparatory resources to support a large feasibility trial of a Low‑Intensity low mood intervention for children and young people with learning disabilities.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.
Main duties of the job
* Provide clinical expertise and guidance for the study.
* Manage aspects of the study, including:
o Establishing a multi‑stakeholder advisory group.
o Contributing to the development of the Low‑Intensity low mood manual together with national experts, as well as teaching and training materials and supervision resources.
o Supporting the running of the trial.
o Data analysis (qualitative and quantitative).
o Supporting assistant psychologists in the research team.
o Supporting the submission of an NIHR funding application for the next phase.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Post‑graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) accredited by the BPS.
* HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
* Training in clinical supervision (within agreed timescale).
* Training in care coordination (within agreed timescale).
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
* Experience and interest in working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area).
* Multi‑disciplinary team working.
Skills
* Communicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively to a wide range of people.
* Adapt creatively the evidence base for interventions in mental health for clients with communication difficulties / learning disabilities.
* Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision within the agreed timescale.
* Work effectively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team and undertake care coordination/lead practitioner responsibilities.
* Undertake complex multi‑agency working and liaise with multiple systems.
* Utilise psychometric tests competently.
* Identify, provide and promote appropriate interventions/means of support for carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours.
* Utilise appropriate clinical governance mechanisms within own work.
* Use approved breakaway techniques.
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.
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro‑rata per annum
#J-18808-Ljbffr