# EMDR Therapist (for EYE-D Trial) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/emdr-therapist-for-eye-d-trial/f99a02de-cc08-4d45-8914-ab8a00365bf1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/emdr-therapist-for-eye-d-trial/f99a02de-cc08-4d45-8914-ab8a00365bf1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Mental health professionals - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £58,133 - £65,261 Per annum including HCAS (pro-rata) - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 25 months (Funding until 31st May 2028) - **Employment type:** 15 hours per week (Part time to be agreed - a minimum of 0.4 FTE (15 hours per week) for each post) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-28T09:21:38.946Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/North_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Psychological_Therapy/Psychological_Therapy-v7921706 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7921706?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced EMDR therapist to join the research team working on a large multi-centre randomised controlled trial (RCT).  The positions are associated with the UCL, and based in North London Foundation Trust (NLFT). This is part time post with a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week (0.4wte). The exact hours will be agreed once successful candidates are appointed. The EYE-D trial aims to establish the efficacy of EMDR, compared with usual care for patients with depression in primary care. An embedded mechanistic study will aim to determine if reductions in depression are mediated by key memory-processing mechanisms and if working memory capacity is associated with treatment response. A nested qualitative study will examine the acceptability of EMDR for depression, further explore mechanisms, and identify possible causes of differing responses. We will also estimate the cost of delivering EMDR in the NHS. The practitioner will be an EMDR-Europe accredited practitioner with core professional training in a psychological therapy. The therapists will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Prof Glyn Lewis, and research assistants who are based in the UCL Division of Psychiatry, who are a world leading multidisciplinary centre for mental health research and education.  The research programme is wide ranging with strengths in epidemiology, randomised controlled trials, old age psychiatry, health services research and molecular genetics. ### Main duties of the job The post holders will primarily work within the context of a large multi-centre randomised controlled trial (RCT), which is funded by the NIHR Efficacy and Mechanisms Evaluation (EME) scheme. The EYE-D trial (EMDR for depression) is led from the University of Bristol and is being run in collaboration with the University of Exeter and University College London. The EMDR practitioners will work using the EMDR for depression (DeprEnd) protocol. Training in this protocol and regular expert supervision will be provided. Initial training will be provided during the first two months of employment, including two training cases, together with training in trial protocols and procedures. Each patient will be offered a course of 12-18 sessions. All sessions will take place in-person at the patients GP surgery, other local NHS premises or the University depending on room availability. Therapists will be reimbursed for expenses incurred in travelling to deliver therapy in line with NLFT policies. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further details on the duties and personal specification, please refer to the attached Job Description document ## Job Details This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced EMDR therapist to join the research team working on a large multi-centre randomised controlled trial (RCT). The positions are associated with the UCL, and based in North London Foundation Trust (NLFT). This is part time post with a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week (0.4wte). The exact hours will be agreed once successful candidates are appointed. The EYE-D trial aims to establish the efficacy of EMDR, compared with usual care for patients with depression in primary care. An embedded mechanistic study will aim to determine if reductions in depression are mediated by key memory-processing mechanisms and if working memory capacity is associated with treatment response. A nested qualitative study will examine the acceptability of EMDR for depression, further explore mechanisms, and identify possible causes of differing responses. We will also estimate the cost of delivering EMDR in the NHS. The practitioner will be an EMDR-Europe accredited practitioner with core professional training in a psychological therapy. The therapists will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Prof Glyn Lewis, and research assistants who are based in the UCL Division of Psychiatry, who are a world leading multidisciplinary centre for mental health research and education. The research programme is wide ranging with strengths in epidemiology, randomised controlled trials, old age psychiatry, health services research and molecular genetics. ## Job Description The post holders will primarily work within the context of a large multi-centre randomised controlled trial (RCT), which is funded by the NIHR Efficacy and Mechanisms Evaluation (EME) scheme. The EYE-D trial (EMDR for depression) is led from the University of Bristol and is being run in collaboration with the University of Exeter and University College London. The EMDR practitioners will work using the EMDR for depression (DeprEnd) protocol. Training in this protocol and regular expert supervision will be provided. Initial training will be provided during the first two months of employment, including two training cases, together with training in trial protocols and procedures. Each patient will be offered a course of 12-18 sessions. All sessions will take place in-person at the patients GP surgery, other local NHS premises or the University depending on room availability. Therapists will be reimbursed for expenses incurred in travelling to deliver therapy in line with NLFT policies. ## Responsibilities For further details on the duties and personal specification, please refer to the attached Job Description document ## Person Specification ### Skills/ Abilities **Essential** - Full range of skills and competences as laid out in the competence framework for EMDR (Roth, Pilling & Dudley, 2020) - Highly specialized clinical skills in the assessment and treatment of people with trauma-related presentations - Ability to manage a caseload, keep records methodically and to negotiate with each client the appropriate length of therapy (with input from supervisor) - Ability to communicate sensitive information in highly emotional circumstances to patients, carers and colleagues ### Experience/ Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge and experience of delivering EMDR (including complex presentations) - Substantial experience of working with people with mental health problems, particularly mood and/or anxiety/stress-related disorders - An understanding of clinical governance and evidence based practices **Desirable** - Experience of delivering therapy within a research study - Awareness of Good Clinical Practice, data protection and research governance requirements ### Qualifications/ Registrations **Essential** - Core professional training in a psychological therapy e.g. a postgraduate degree/clinical qualification e.g. DClinPsych or equivalent or alternative professional qualification in CBT or other NHS compliant psychological therapy (interpersonal therapy (IPT); dynamic interpersonal therapy (DIT) or counselling) and experience of delivering therapy - Accredited as EMDR Practitioner with EMDR Europe **Desirable** - Further postgraduate qualifications (e.g. clinically relevant PhD) or training in relevant areas e.g. professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design/analysis) ### Personal Qualities / Other Requirements **Essential** - Highly developed interpersonal skills, with excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) - Ability and willingness to offer therapy outside standard office hours (e.g. early evening 5-8pm) - Able to travel to GP practices and other local sites as required for successful delivery of the trial ## Documents - [nlft functional requirements (pdf, 536.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10242580) - [eye-d trial therapist - jd & ps (pdf, 472.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10220596) - [a comprehensive guide for candidates (pdf, 544.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2959) - [trac - value based recruitment guidance for candidate (pdf, 4.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2440) ## 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.