Job summary
- Main area
- Psychology
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 246-WSN7734710
- Employer
- Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Brooke House, Norwich
- Town
- Norwich
- Salary
- £55,690 - £62,682 gross per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior EMDR Supervisor
Band 8a
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience
Job overview
Norfolk and Waveney Talking Therapies and Suffolk Wellbeing are currently seeking suitably qualified senior practitioners to lead the development of primary care EMDR practise in Norfolk and Suffolk.
This is a particularly good time to consider joining us. Both services have recently been re-commissioned and performance against many national metrics is strong. Suffolk Wellbeing has recently achieved APPTS accreditation with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Norfolk and Waveney service is currently working towards this goal. There are plans for significant investment in clinical service development. To this end, we have a formal partnership with East London Foundation Trust and an expert reference group, to share expertise and guide senior practitioners in their roles. There are already specialisms in long term conditions and peri-natal, and we are now seeking to enhance our trauma provision in line with commissioning requirements.
Main duties of the job
These are newly commissioned, clinical leadership posts, responsible for the delivery of trauma therapies across the counties, with a specific focus on EMDR supervision and practise. Successful applicants will be expected to hold a core therapeutic qualification/accreditation in a Talking Therapies-related modality, as well as EMDR consultant-level status. We are also interested in hearing from applicants who are suitably qualified psychologists/therapists and are EMDR practitioners currently working towards consultant status.
Working for our organisation
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
There are two positions, 1.00 WTE based in Norfolk and a second role based 0.7 WTE in Norfolk and 0.3 in Suffolk. Both post-holders will be expected to assist with cover across counties during periods of planned or unplanned absence.
The services are research active and work closely the University of East Anglia to deliver projects to publication. Therefore, an interest in, or demonstrable experience of research and evaluation is welcome.
While an element of hybrid working is possible, these are not remote positions and the successful applicants will be required to conduct some activity across delivery sites. Therefore, the ability drive and access to a motor vehicle is essential.
If you are having to relocate for your role you are entitled to claim for up to £5,000 of relocation costs. Once you have started in post, please access the New Starter page on the Trust intranet where you will find the full relocation policy and details of how to claim. Please note you will need to provide receipts for your relocation expenses, if receipts can not be provided the relocation claim will be subject to tax. If you leave the Trust within a 2 year period you will be required to reimburse all or some of the total amount claimed.
Please note the relocation is for external applicants only. Not applicable to newly qualified nurses and you must meet the minimum requirements of the policy.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- A recognised undergraduate degree and postgraduate qualification in Psychology or a core mental health profession (e.g. Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy) leading to eligibility for HCPC registration as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist and/or BABCP accreditation as a CBT Therapist. Qualified to at least practitioner level in EMDR and willingness to undertake training/supervision up to consultant level. Supervisor training to undertake clinical supervision of trainees and qualified staff in a model relevant to Talking Therapies.
Desirable criteria
- Further training in a range of therapeutic approaches relevant to the service area (e.g. CBT; DIT; couples counselling). Training in developmental models of clinical supervision.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive clinical experience of mental health work. Highly specialised experience of developing and delivering specialised treatment packages with individuals and groups. Demonstrable experience of leading on service or pathway development within a psychological therapies context.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with a wide variety of patients whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Meets core professional competencies highlighted in the EMDR Competence Framework. Highly specialist, theoretical knowledge of Mental health disorders and alternative ways of conceptualising difficulties. Highly specialist therapeutic assessment skills. Excellent communication skills with a range of people in a variety of both clinical and managerial settings. Proven supervisory skills.
- Advanced knowledge of evidence based psychological interventions used in the effective management of common mental health problems. Proven effectiveness in engaging family and carers in treatment programmes. Ability to work autonomously and lead on innovative clinical and service developments.
Desirable criteria
- Working knowledge of health legislation and current practice in mental health, including risk assessment and management. Proven research and audit skills.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of psychosocial interventions Knowledge of the national Talking Therapies programme. Detailed understanding of policy and governance frameworks relevant to psychological therapies, including NICE and NHS Talking Therapies guidance.
- An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence Guidelines and Government initiatives.
Desirable criteria
- Developing knowledge of local wider systems and networks. Knowledge of health promotion Research knowledge and skills
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to identify, and employ as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to emotive behaviour. Ability to teach and train others, including training in formulation. Ability to travel and deliver on site in a variety of locations as required.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karl Williams
- Job title
- Director of Psychology, Talking Therapies
- Email address
- [email protected]
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