Specialist Applied Psychologist

Go back Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 17 February 2026

We are seeking to appoint a part time enthusiastic Band 8a Psychologist to provide a psychology service within the Child in Our Care Service in Stockton CAMHS. This is a 12 month post covering maternity leave. The role will involve working with young people within the care system, providing consultation and psychological input to their carers, social workers and the wider systems.

The successful candidate will be under the support and guidance of the Consultant Psychologist within Stockton CAMHS Getting More Help Team.

Experience of working with young people and families is important, the individual would be required to bring tenacity and excellent multi‑agency working skills to join an existing specialist team that works closely with partner organisations. Candidates should have a solid understanding of complex trauma, be qualified in at least one governed psychological therapy and ideally have prior experience working with children in care and/or those who have experienced developmental trauma.

They will work directly with young people who present with complex needs and associated risks to enable a psychologically informed approach and promote Trauma informed care.

For further details or to arrange a formal visit please contact:

Ebony Hislop, Psychologist for Stockton Child in Our Care Team or Gemma Sharpe, Team Manager.

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The post holder will provide highly specialist psychological assessments, formulation and therapies with individuals, families and teams as part of an MDT approach, according to evidence‑based pathways of care and in line with the Trust's commitment to partnership working with families and carers. The role includes direct clinical work, providing consultation, training, and clinical supervision to other team members.

As a senior member of the team, the post holder will be expected to demonstrate good leadership skills in supporting MDT colleagues to work psychologically and use person‑centred principles. The post holder will be a key member of a compassionate, collective leadership team within the Stockton CAMHs Child in Our Care Service.

We welcome applicants who are interested in working on a part‑time basis which is flexible.

There are opportunities for innovation and leadership as we look to continually improve our services. There is a strong psychology network across the trust and within CYPS, and we have good links with our local DClinPsy & DCouns

Psy courses, providing trainee placements and teaching.

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.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specifications for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Although the post is primarily within the TEWV setting, referrals are initiated by Stockton Local Authority with whom the successful candidate and the existing team have a both a professional and extremely supportive close working relationship with.

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