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Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist, York
Client: Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Location: York, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: c57edfd53c26
Job Views: 6
Posted: 05.05.2025
Expiry Date: 19.06.2025
Job Description:
Job summary
The North York community mental health team are looking to appoint a Band 8a Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team.
Applicants will be required to have post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS and be registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC. Significant experience and competencies in delivering and supervising evidence-based psychological intervention for SMHP is also essential.
Main duties of the job
A key part of the role is to provide direct clinical work, promote psychological thinking within the team by helping staff develop formulations for clients, offering supervision and joint work, supporting staff wellbeing, and providing training in psychological theory and its implementation.
The successful candidate will have substantial experience working psychologically with individuals experiencing severe mental health issues and possess competencies in evidence-based psychological therapies for SMHP. They will contribute to the clinical leadership of the service, providing specialist psychological assessments, formulations, and delivering evidence-based therapies and supervision. They will also contribute to service development and professional leadership within the psychological professions.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby.
From education and prevention to crisis and specialist care, our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with patients, communities, and partners to improve mental health and wellbeing.
We prioritize listening to our patients and their families, ensuring they are supported and understood. Our goal is to help everyone in our region lead their best possible life with access to quality mental health care.
We offer opportunities for peer support, supervision, CPD, teaching, training, research, and audits aligned with strategic goals. We have strong links with the Hull and Teesside D Clinical Psychology Programme, providing academic and clinical supervision opportunities.
Date posted
28 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 per year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-NYA-031-25-B
Job locations
Huntington House, Jockey Lane, York, YO32 9XW
Job responsibilities
Applicants should be motivated, enthusiastic, flexible, and resilient. Experience working with individuals with complex mental health issues, including psychosis and personality disorders, is essential.
Psychologists and Psychological Therapists play key leadership roles within the Trust. We have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band, and the profile for this post is attached on NHS Jobs. More information about the NHS Leadership Academy's Healthcare Leadership Model can be found on their website, and these resources will be considered in the interview process.
Applicants must obtain prior approval from their current line manager for secondment. If permanent funding is secured, the successful candidate will be confirmed on a permanent basis.
Additional contact: Dr. Stephen Donaldson (Psychological Professions Lead)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* 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
* Training in clinical supervision and supervision of doctoral trainees
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Post-doctoral training in specialized psychological areas
* Training in care co-ordination
Desirable
* Registration with BPS
Experience
Essential
* Qualified applied psychologist experience across diverse client groups and care settings
* Full clinical responsibility for psychological care as a care coordinator within a multidisciplinary team
* Experience in teaching, training, supervision, research, and quality improvement
Desirable
* Experience collaborating with statutory, voluntary, and private sectors
Knowledge
Essential
* Evidence-based practice
* Risk assessment and management
* Clinical governance
* Legislation relevant to mental health
* Research and audit methodologies
* Social Inclusion
* The Trust’s Quality Improvement System
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