Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist or Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist Progression 7/8a
The closing date is 15 June 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic Psychologist to join us at Middlesbrough CAMHS Getting More Help team. The post holder will provide assessment, formulation and intervention to young people and their families in the Middlesbrough locality, working alongside an established & committed multi-disciplinary team, providing a psychological perspective to all aspects of the teams work.
Although this post is advertised as an 8a post, we are willing to consider applications from Psychologists who do not yet meet the essential criteria for a Band 8a, but who would be interested in undertaking the post at a Band 7 initially, with a supportive plan for development and progression in due course.
We welcome applications from staff who are currently coming to the end of their training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology that on successful completion will achieve the required qualification and registration with HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist. Please see notes below regarding trainee eligibility to apply.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be joining a well-established community team, at an exciting time of transformation across our CAMHS services. The post will involve working in the community within the supportive and collaborative multi-disciplinary team to provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and interventions to young people and their families. The post holder will also offer supervision, advice, consultation and training to other members of the team and our partner agencies. There are multiple opportunities to be involved in service development initiatives as the service is constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our population. Opportunities for further training and development as a Psychologist are available and encouraged.
Experience of working with young people and their families is important, as well as the ability to work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team and with our multi-agency partner organisations. The post holder will receive regular supportive supervision from the Consultant Psychologist within the service. There is a strong psychology network across the trust and within the CAMHS directorate.
About us
Middlesbrough CAMHS Getting More Help team is a small, talented and compassionate team who work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
Were committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
Job responsibilities
Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this, we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.
Please refer to attached job descriptions as per documents section for both Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist or Specialist Applied Psychologist depending on experience for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Trainee Counselling Psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their 3rd year of the doctoral training and have the following confirmed as completed by the university. This information may be requested prior to interview:
* All clinical competencies.
* 80% of the 450 supervised clinical practice hours (360 hours)
Trainee Clinical Psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their third year of training, as they will have completed their core clinical competencies by this stage of the course.
claire.glenholmes1@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
* Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Trained in clinical supervision (within agreed timescale)
* Trained in care co-ordination (within agreed timescale)
* Registration with BPS
* Post-graduate qualification showing evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapeutic model
Knowledge
* Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area)
* Multi-disciplinary team working
* Experience of research and audit
* Doctoral level knowledge of: - Evidence- based practice relevant to the role
* Risk assessment and risk management
* Clinical governance
* Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
* Audit and research methodology
* Social Inclusion agenda
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 £64,750 a yearpro rata, per annum
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