Applied Psychologist/Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist

Job summaryHartlepool AMH services are at the forefront of community transformation. We are looking for a dynamic Applied Psychologist or Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist to provide clinical and leadership skills. The post holder will work across the Community Interface Team and the Treatment & Intervention Team, supporting the delivery of effective, safe and compassionate care.The post is based inHartlepool. This charming coastal town offers something to suit all needs, including beautiful local landscapes, tranquil beaches, historic sites, and a thriving natural environment. Hartlepool is host to a growing and vibrant cultural and arts scene, including an award-winning marina, local museums, galleries, restaurants and retail venues. The local community offers a warm welcome to all.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 duties of the jobYou will be expected to have the necessary skills and experience to undertake direct clinical work, offer clinical supervision and consultation, contribute to service evaluation, as well as manage the demands of service development and change. Candidates should have excellent interdisciplinary skills. You will work closely with our voluntary and community sector, in line with the exciting community transformation agendaThe vacancy is open to either a newly qualified Psychologist or an experienced Psychologist. The successful candidate may start at any of the following increments: Band 7, Band 7-8a developmental or Band 8a, depending on experience. If recruited to a Band 7 post, this will be a developmental post with progression to an 8a banding upon meeting the criteria within the 8a job description.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.Trainee Counselling Psychologists are eligible to apply when they are in their 3rd year of the doctoral training and have the following confirmed as completed by the university:a. All clinical competencies.b. 80% of the 450 supervised clinical practice hours (360 hours)Trainee Clinical Psychologists are eligible to apply for posts when they are in their third year of training.About usWe 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.We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.DetailsDate posted05 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
49,387 to 64,750 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number346-TSA-151-26Job locationsOne Life CentrePark RoadHartlepoolTS24 7PWUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease 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 holder will have a key role in providing psychological assessments as well as a therapeutic, consultative and advisory service in relation to adults and their families and carers, according to identified clinical need. In addition to direct clinical work, providing consultation and where necessary clinical supervision to other team members in regard to patients is an important element of the role.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.This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease 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 holder will have a key role in providing psychological assessments as well as a therapeutic, consultative and advisory service in relation to adults and their families and carers, according to identified clinical need. In addition to direct clinical work, providing consultation and where necessary clinical supervision to other team members in regard to patients is an important element of the role.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.This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialPost-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 PsychologistEvidence of continuing professional developmentTrained in clinical supervision (within agreed timescale)Trained in care co-ordination (within agreed timescale)DesirableRegistration with BPSPost-graduate qualification showing evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapeutic model
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
EssentialAwareness of: The Trust's Quality Improvement SystemMust be able to: Communicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of peopleAdapt creatively the evidence base for interventions in mental health for clients with communication difficulties / learning disabilitiesProvide (within agreed timescale) effective teaching, training and clinical supervisionWork effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordination/lead practitioner responsibilitiesUndertake complex multiagency working and liaise with multiple systemsUtilise psychometric tests competentlyIdentify, provide and promote appropriate interventions / means of support for carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behavioursUtilise appropriate clinical governance mechanisms within own work.Use approved breakaway techniquesDemonstrate effective keyboard skillsDesirableExperience of CBT, DBT, Psychodynamics, systematic therapySkills in using multimedia materials in presentations
Knowledge
EssentialWorking with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area)Multi-disciplinary team workingExperience of research and auditDoctoral level knowledge of: Evidence- based practice relevant to the roleRisk assessment and risk managementClinical governanceKnowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.Audit and research methodologySocial Inclusion agenda
Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialPost-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 PsychologistEvidence of continuing professional developmentTrained in clinical supervision (within agreed timescale)Trained in care co-ordination (within agreed timescale)DesirableRegistration with BPSPost-graduate qualification showing evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapeutic model
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
EssentialAwareness of: The Trust's Quality Improvement SystemMust be able to: Communicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of peopleAdapt creatively the evidence base for interventions in mental health for clients with communication difficulties / learning disabilitiesProvide (within agreed timescale) effective teaching, training and clinical supervisionWork effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordination/lead practitioner responsibilitiesUndertake complex multiagency working and liaise with multiple systemsUtilise psychometric tests competentlyIdentify, provide and promote appropriate interventions / means of support for carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behavioursUtilise appropriate clinical governance mechanisms within own work.Use approved breakaway techniquesDemonstrate effective keyboard skillsDesirableExperience of CBT, DBT, Psychodynamics, systematic therapySkills in using multimedia materials in presentations
Knowledge
EssentialWorking with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area)Multi-disciplinary team workingExperience of research and auditDoctoral level knowledge of: Evidence- based practice relevant to the roleRisk assessment and risk managementClinical governanceKnowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.Audit and research methodologySocial Inclusion agendaDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).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 CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameTees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation TrustAddressOne Life CentrePark RoadHartlepoolTS24 7PWUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameTees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation TrustAddressOne Life CentrePark RoadHartlepoolTS24 7PWUnited KingdomEmployer's website

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