We are looking for a qualified applied psychologist to develop the next stage of our exciting low mood in learning disabilities study. The study is focussed 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.
To provide clinical expertise and guidance for the study.
To manage aspects of the study including;
Establishing a multi-stakeholder advisory group
Contributing to the development of the Low-Intensity low mood manual together with national experts in the field, together with teaching and training materials andsupervision resources
Supporting the running of the trial
Data analysis (qualitative and quantitative)
supporting the assistant psychologists in the research team
Supporting the submission of an NIHR funding application for the next phase
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 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.
We're 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.
05 June 2026
Agenda for change
Band 7
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata per annum
Fixed term
8 months
Part-time
346-CORP-060-26
Lanchester Road Hospital
Durham
DH1 5RD
United Kingdom
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.
We require a confident and competent applied psychologist with doctoral level research experience to support the project to progress through this second phase, and to fully prepare for submission for future NIHR funding.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
The post is funded through the RCF for spending within the current financial year and therefore the successful candidate must be qualified to take up the post at application.
Additional contact details:
Dr Kellie Jacques, Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor. Northumbria University [email protected]
Dr Markku Woods, Head of CYP Psychological trainings. Northumbria University
[email protected]
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.
We require a confident and competent applied psychologist with doctoral level research experience to support the project to progress through this second phase, and to fully prepare for submission for future NIHR funding.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
The post is funded through the RCF for spending within the current financial year and therefore the successful candidate must be qualified to take up the post at application.
Additional contact details:
Dr Kellie Jacques, Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor. Northumbria University [email protected]
Dr Markku Woods, Head of CYP Psychological trainings. Northumbria University
[email protected]
- Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS
- HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
- Trained in clinical supervision (within agreed timescale)
- Trained in care co-ordination (within agreed timescale)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Must have experience/interest in: Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area)
- Multi-disciplinary team working
- 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 (within agreed timescale) effective teaching, training and clinical supervision
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordination/lead practitioner responsibilities
- Undertake complex multiagency 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
- Demonstrate effective keyboard skills
- Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS
- HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
- Trained in clinical supervision (within agreed timescale)
- Trained in care co-ordination (within agreed timescale)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Must have experience/interest in: Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area)
- Multi-disciplinary team working
- 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 (within agreed timescale) effective teaching, training and clinical supervision
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordination/lead practitioner responsibilities
- Undertake complex multiagency 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
- Demonstrate effective keyboard skills
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.
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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Lanchester Road Hospital
Durham
DH1 5RD
United Kingdom
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
