Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/Psychological Therapist
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Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/Psychological Therapist
The closing date is 12 November 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in the well established and well regarded Perinatal Community Team . The Team provides assessment, intervention and care co-ordination for women with, or at risk of experiencing, moderate to severe mental illness either during pregnancy or up to one year postpartum.
The successful applicant will be joining a small but cohesive psychology team who are committed to providing excellent quality, psychologically informed care and treatment. The post holder will play a key role in delivering high-quality care, contributing to service development and performance, working collaboratively to improve outcomes for clients.
The successful candidate will be compassionate, resilient, and proactive, with a commitment to equality, inclusion, and continuous improvement. They will be able to build positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders, contributing positively to team culture and service delivery. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families. The successful applicant will join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for providing a qualified specialist psychology service including specialist psychological formulation, assessment and therapeutic interventions. In addition they will work alongside the wider MDT offering clinical supervision, advice and consultation to colleagues on psychological aspects of assessment, formulation, care and treatment.
The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.
The post holder will provide clinical supervision and clinical consultation/advice in accordance with service needs.
The post holder will take a lead role within the team for psychological treatments in the pathway, including responsibility for checking adherence to NICE guidance through clinical supervision and monitoring.
The post holder will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
The post holder will contribute to training on a multi-disciplinary basis.
The post holder will utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and other research within the remit of the post.
the post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
263-SCG26-133-AB
Job locations
Monkwearmouth Hospital
Newcastle Road
Sunderland
SR5 1NB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further details. The post would be suitable for Senior Clinical Counsellors, Psychologists and Psychotherapists.
Advertising date : 29th October 2026
Closing date : 12th November 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further details. The post would be suitable for Senior Clinical Counsellors, Psychologists and Psychotherapists.
Advertising date : 29th October 2026
Closing date : 12th November 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Additional requirements
Essential
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post.
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society/Honours degree in psychology (or approved equivalent giving eligibility for graduate registration with the BPS) and post-graduate qualifications in psychological assessment and psychological therapy (e.g. post-graduate diploma in CBT).
- HCPC registered practitioner psychologist or equivalent e.g. BABCP registered CBT practitioner.
- Member of an appropriate professional body.
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
- Additional qualification in at least one therapeutic model, evidence-based for use with this client group
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the client group
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision.
- Substantial post qualification experience of specialist model specific psychological assessment, formulation and treatment
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self-management and use of the clinical supervision process.
- Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions.
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
- Skills in providing clinical supervision and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Psychological therapists- Specialist skills and competency in at least two evidence based psychological therapies relevant to the pathway
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multimedia materials for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
- Ability to articulate and interpret clearly the role of psychological services and the profession of clinical psychology based upon a good understanding of the framework of government and national professional policy.
- Flexible attitude to work
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Ability to travel extensively
- Evidence of being a team player.
- Develop a culture that actively promotes equality and values diversity
- The post holder will hold the values of compassionate and collaborative working.
Additional requirements
Essential
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post.
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society/Honours degree in psychology (or approved equivalent giving eligibility for graduate registration with the BPS) and post-graduate qualifications in psychological assessment and psychological therapy (e.g. post-graduate diploma in CBT).
- HCPC registered practitioner psychologist or equivalent e.g. BABCP registered CBT practitioner.
- Member of an appropriate professional body.
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
- Additional qualification in at least one therapeutic model, evidence-based for use with this client group
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the client group
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision.
- Substantial post qualification experience of specialist model specific psychological assessment, formulation and treatment
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self-management and use of the clinical supervision process.
- Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions.
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
- Skills in providing clinical supervision and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Psychological therapists- Specialist skills and competency in at least two evidence based psychological therapies relevant to the pathway
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multimedia materials for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
- Ability to articulate and interpret clearly the role of psychological services and the profession of clinical psychology based upon a good understanding of the framework of government and national professional policy.
- Flexible attitude to work
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Ability to travel extensively
- Evidence of being a team player.
- Develop a culture that actively promotes equality and values diversity
- The post holder will hold the values of compassionate and collaborative working.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Monkwearmouth Hospital
Newcastle Road
Sunderland
SR5 1NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Monkwearmouth Hospital
Newcastle Road
Sunderland
SR5 1NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Louise McCarron
01912467400
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
263-SCG26-133-AB
Job locations
Monkwearmouth Hospital
Newcastle Road
Sunderland
SR5 1NB
United Kingdom
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