Job summary
The County Durham Resilience Service is a partnership with the Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP), Voluntary Sector organisations and Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust. Here is an opportunity to join us as an Assistant Psychologist. The team was established to respond to the impact of Covid in the local population of Durham and wider frontline workers. The team has now transitioned to be a generalised Resilience service, helping clients with a range of difficulties.
The post holder will work under the supervision of the Lead psychologist. Responsibilities will include conducting and producing reports, contributing to the psychological assessments, assessments of mental health and wellbeing and adjustment, participation in the multi-agency meetings and supporting service development and evaluation. The post holder will deliver 1:1 therapy and psych-education groups. The post is across the Country Durham and Darlington area and involves working across voluntary sector and community sites, as well as having a base at Lancaster Road Hospital in Durham. Applicants will be required to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
Applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis. In the event that permanent funding is secured for this post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work under the supervision of a Principal Applied Psychologist. Responsibilities will include conducting and producing reports, contributing to psychological assessments, assessments of mental health and wellbeing and adjustment, participation in multi-agency meetingsand supporting service development and evaluation.
The post is across the County Durham and Darlington area and involves working across voluntary sector and community sites, as well as having a base at Lanchester Road Hospital in Durham. Due to the nature of the role, it suits applicants that are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
About us
Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust has a good reputation for the professional development of psychology professionals, particularly in regard to supervision and CPD. We also have an established Assistant Psychology forum.
The post holder will have the opportunity to work in a stimulating environment, working in partnership with the voluntary sector, psychology and staff supporting rehabilitation. The team has strong connections with local assets and interface with access hubs to wider IAPT, long COVID clinics and community mental health services. The team promoting the mental health and wellbeing of adults in the County Durham area, delivering an agile and responsive service. Psychologist and psychological therapist 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.
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 NHSLeadership Academy's Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they willplay a part in the interview process.
Details
Date posted
27 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-DDA-076-25-A
Job locations
Inglewood - Lanchester Road Hospital
Lanchester Road
Durham
DH1 5RD
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and able to manage their time effectively. They will demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent psychological care and evidence-based practice, under supervision of the Lead psychologist. They will work in the community environment. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role and criteria before applying.
For further details/informal visits contact:- Sarah Talbot-Landon Lead Psychologist for the County Durham Resilience Team - 07867920424
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Degree in Psychology
2. Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
3. Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
4. Some experience of people using services in psychological, mental health and/or social care settings. This may include, for example, personal experience or supporting a family member to access services.
5. Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (. those for whom English is not their first language).