# Applied Psychologist (trial manager) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/applied-psychologist-trial-manager/4cc43eda-fdec-4826-baff-eca7301f4010 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/applied-psychologist-trial-manager/4cc43eda-fdec-4826-baff-eca7301f4010.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Darlington - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 pro rata per annum - **Contract type:** 8 months (fixed term) - **Employment type:** Part time - 15 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-05T14:51:56.585Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/Durham/Tees_Esk_Wear_Valleys_NHS_Trust/CAMHS_LD_Psychologist_Research_trial_manager/CAMHS_LD_Psychologist_Research_trial_manager-v8013536 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8013536?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.tewv.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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. ### Main duties of the job 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 and supervision 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 ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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 Academy’s 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 \[email protected\] ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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 and supervision 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 ## Responsibilities 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 Academy’s 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 \[email protected\] ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - 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 ### Experience **Essential** - Must have experience/interest in: Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area) - Multi-disciplinary team working ### Qualifications **Essential** - 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 ## Documents - [our journey to change (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2498) - [mindful employer recruitment (pdf, 93.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1595) - [probationary period procedure (pdf, 244.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1903) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 440.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10299330) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.