Job summaryWe are looking for a dedicated individual to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support in the development of the delivery of the Clinical and Forensic Psychology services provided by the Kolvin Service.
The Kolvin Service compromises a regional community adolescent forensic mental health service, a nationally commissioned FCAMHS provision; and integrated mental health and forensic service provision into two Secure Children's Homes in the North East for young people aged 10-18 years. The post holder will need to be capable and adaptable to travel between sites when required.
The current position will be service wide post to meet developmental consolidation, experience and service need. The post holder will be complementing and contributing to a developing a dynamic service and leadership provision.
Main duties of the jobThey will therefore need to be (commensurate with experience) confident in providing high quality evidence-based assessments and interventions, have experience of providing psychotherapies, formulation, trauma-informed care, multi-agency working / liaison and have an understanding and experience of working with young people with mental health, behavioural and emotional difficulties in complex environments.
A demonstrable research, audit and evaluation perspective and competency is required.
Developing and delivering staff training and methods of reflective practice will also form part of this role.
The post holder will possess excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work independently. There will be a requirement to share knowledge and skills specific to the specialism to other members of the team including stakeholders.
Regular support, line management and clinical supervision will be available and provided. The post holder will be expected to actively engage in the supervision and the continuing professional development process
Role is for Kolvin Service which is a regional community adolescent forensic mental health service, a nationally commissioned FCAMHS provision; and integrated mental health and forensic service provision into two Secure Children's Homes in the North East for young people aged 10-18 years. The post holder will need to be capable and adaptable to travel between sites when required.
About usWe aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.DetailsDate posted10 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 7
Salary£49,387 to £56,515 a year
per annum
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternFull-time
Reference number263-SCG26-056-LB-A
Job locationsSt Nicholas Hospital
Newcastle
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 10th August 2026
Closing date : 24th August 2026
We welcome your application.
Job responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 10th August 2026
Closing date : 24th August 2026
We welcome your application.
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationEssential- Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society and the HCPC.
- HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable- Pre-qualification training and experience in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across range of care settings
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
Desirable- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
Skills and CompetenciesEssential- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. Skills in evidence based psychological interventions
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
Role/Team Specific RequirementsEssential- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multimedia materials for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive behaviour
Desirable- Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationEssential- Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society and the HCPC.
- HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable- Pre-qualification training and experience in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across range of care settings
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
Desirable- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
Skills and CompetenciesEssential- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. Skills in evidence based psychological interventions
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
Role/Team Specific RequirementsEssential- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multimedia materials for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive behaviour
Desirable- Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameCumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
AddressSt Nicholas Hospital
Newcastle
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameCumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
AddressSt Nicholas Hospital
Newcastle
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Dr Jack Kennedy
jack.kennedy@cntw.nhs.uk
DetailsDate posted10 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 7
Salary£49,387 to £56,515 a year
per annum
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternFull-time
Reference number263-SCG26-056-LB-A
Job locationsSt Nicholas Hospital
Newcastle
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeCumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
This 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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
