Job summary

Join Our Team: Psychological Practitioners and Senior Psychologists.

York and North Yorkshire Trailblazer Resilience Hub Hosted by Nimbuscare.

In your application, please state which role you are interested in: Psychological Practitioner or Senior Psychologist.

For full details, please see supporting documents for the full job description attached.

Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role.

Main duties of the job

Provides specialist psychological assessment, therapy, supervision, and service development within a trauma-informed Hub.

For full details, please see supporting documents for the full job description attached.

About us

Who are we?

Nimbuscare is a not-for-profit, socially driven organisation within the NHS family. Were collaborative, agile and innovative at our core, working with partners across the system to remove complexity, inspire trust and create person-centred solutions that make healthcare better for everyone.

What we do?

We work towards making a complex system simpler. Creating better, more seamless care closer to home.

How we do it?

By collaborating closely with GP Members, Patient Safety Partners and wider health and care organisations, combining shared insight and expertise to improve outcomes for local people.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this job are guaranteed an interview.

Job summary

Join us at the Community Frailty Hub, where we are committed to providing integrated neighbourhood-based care to support patients to live well in their own homes for longer. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our supportive, forward-thinking team delivering high quality person centred, patient led care for people living with frailty in York.

Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle for work are essential for this role.

Please be aware we can not offer sponsorship at this time.

Nimbuscare is a GP-led provider organisation delivering urgent care, community services and neighbourhood-based models of care across Yorkshire. We exist to improve patient outcomes, reduce health inequalities and support the sustainability of primary and community care through collaboration, innovation and strong system partnerships.

Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder may work independently within an agreed scope of practice, enabling and monitoring patients, identifying early signs of deterioration, escalating concerns appropriately and maintain accurate documentation.

Providing care, support and reablement for patients living with frailty in the community to allow then to live safely, as independently within their own homes.

The role includes a comprehensive and mandatory training in core skills such as safeguarding, communication and infection control.

Please read the full job description attached.

Main duties of the job

Accountable for the delivery of efficient and appropriate care in accordance with relevant standards, guidelines and codes of conduct under the guidance of clinical staff.

To perform first visit assessments of patients in their own home following referral and assessment from a clinician. To update pre-visit summary and lone working questionnaire as appropriate.

To facilitate care and support as appropriate.

Encourage patient engagement to meet their goals and objectives as set out in a person-centered care plan.

To work as part of the Frailty Hub signposting to referral pathways within the MDT.

Support patients to complete home exercise programmes as advised by the therapy team.

Ensure patients comfort, safety, and dignity always, respecting privacy and always ensuring confidentiality.

Ensure all care and support is focused on promoting independence.

To maintain written records on System One and other related information as required and report all changes in the patients condition to the Team in an accurate and timely manner.

To assist and support patients and carers as appropriate. To assist patients with their activities of living, including prompting and administrating medication (in line with training, competency and agreed protocols), diet, maintaining personal hygiene, assessing and using toilet facilities as appropriate.

About us

Who are we?

Nimbuscare is a not-for-profit, socially driven organisation within the NHS family. Were collaborative, agile and innovative at our core, working with partners across the system to remove complexity, inspire trust and create person-centred solutions that make healthcare better for everyone.

What we do?

We work towards making a complex system simpler. Creating better, more seamless care closer to home.

How we do it?

By collaborating closely with GP Members, Patient Safety Partners and wider health and care organisations, combining shared insight and expertise to improve outcomes for local people.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this job are guaranteed an interview.

We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to draft your application. We value authentic, individual responses that reflect your own experience and communication style.

Job summary

Exciting Bank Opportunities: Psychological Practitioners & Senior Psychologists

York and North Yorkshire Trailblazer Resilience Hub (hosted by Nimbuscare)

In your application, please state which role you are interested in: Psychological Practitioner or Senior Psychologist.

For full details, please see supporting documents for the full job description attached.

Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role.

Main duties of the job

Provides specialist psychological assessment, therapy, supervision, and service development within a trauma-informed Hub.

For full details, please see supporting documents for the full job description attached.

About us

Who are we?

Nimbuscare is a not-for-profit, socially driven organisation within the NHS family. Were collaborative, agile and innovative at our core, working with partners across the system to remove complexity, inspire trust and create person-centred solutions that make healthcare better for everyone.

What we do?

We work towards making a complex system simpler. Creating better, more seamless care closer to home.

How we do it?

By collaborating closely with GP Members, Patient Safety Partners and wider health and care organisations, combining shared insight and expertise to improve outcomes for local people.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this job are guaranteed an interview.

Job summary

Exciting Bank Opportunities: Psychological Practitioners York and North Yorkshire Trailblazer Resilience Hub (hosted by Nimbuscare)

The Trailblazer Resilience Hub in York and North Yorkshire continues to support people who are out of work due to ill health, helping them return to meaningful employment. Delivered in partnership with Humber and North Yorkshire ICB and hosted by Nimbuscare, the Hub provides trauma-informed mental health and wellbeing services, linking people to local support networks and enabling sustainable outcomes.

We are offering flexible, ad hoc opportunities for Psychological Practitioners and on a zero-hours or locum contractor basis. You can choose to deliver sessions that fit around your existing portfolio, providing high-impact support while maintaining flexibility. We welcome applications from individuals able to commit to half a day, one day, two days, or more per week, depending on your availability.

Join us to make a real difference, while working in a way that suits you.

Main duties of the job

About the Trailblazer Resilience Hub The Hub offers virtual psychological support, acting as a single point of access for timely, confidential, and high-quality care. It delivers trauma-focused interventions while collaborating with regional services, employers, and stakeholders to support people returning to work from long-term mental health sickness.

You will deliver psychological assessments and interventions, contribute to workforce training, and support strategic engagement across the region.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering trauma-focused psychological interventions for anxiety, depression, and trauma across the lifespan
• Supporting outreach and engagement initiatives across the region
• Collaborating with Primary Care Networks, Occupational Health, Mental Health providers, other NHS and independent care providers and other agencies
• Participating in group work, supervision, teaching, and research as required.

Opportunities & Flexibility

• Flexible, remote-working arrangements to suit your availability.
• Work across multiple locations in York and North Yorkshire delivering online therapy.
• We welcome applications from practitioners at different stages of their career. Appointment will be made depending on experience, qualifications and the level of responsibility agreed.

About us

Who are we?Nimbuscare is a not-for-profit, socially driven organisation within the NHS family. Were collaborative, agile and innovative at our core, working with partners across the system to remove complexity, inspire trust and create person-centred solutions that make healthcare better for everyone.

What we do?We work towards making a complex system simpler. Creating better, more seamless care closer to home.

How we do it?By collaborating closely with GP Members, Patient Safety Partners and wider health and care organisations, combining shared insight and expertise to improve outcomes for local people.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this job are guaranteed an interview

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£48,054.73 to £54,990.94 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

B0260-26-0068

Job locations

Nimbuscare Limited

Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive

Holgate

York

YO26 4GG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the supporting documents attached, where a full job descrptioopn with a list of duties can be found.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the supporting documents attached, where a full job descrptioopn with a list of duties can be found.

Person Specification

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Ability to exercise autonomous professional judgement in complex situations.
• Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to convey complex or sensitive information clearly and compassionately to a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and organise own workload effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute specialist expertise within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, or support less experienced staff within agreed parameters.
• Competence in record keeping, report writing, and use of relevant information systems.
• Experience and confidence delivering psychological assessment and therapy remotely using digital platforms.

Desirable

• Skills in delivering formal teaching, training, or presentations.
• Skills in data analysis, audit, or evaluation relevant to service improvement.

Qualifications

Essential

• Psychologist -Doctorate Level (or equivalent) qualification in clinical, counselling, or forensic psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
• Psychological Therapist -Relevant professional qualification at post graduate level (or equivalent) appropriate to the role and discipline in CBT or EMDR)
• Registration with the appropriate professional body (e.g. HCPC, NMC or equivalent), where applicable or accreditation with BABCP or EMDR Europe
• Have a Core Profession recognised by the BABCP or KSA Knowledge of trauma-informed principles and psychologically informed environments.
• Understanding of the impact of trauma, adversity and health inequalities on wellbeing, functioning
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Desirable

• Additional post graduate qualification relevant to specialist practice area.
• Formal training in supervision or mentorship.

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced professional knowledge relevant to the role, including evidence based practice and current professional standards.
• Sound knowledge of risk assessment, risk management, and safeguarding frameworks.
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children procedures and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, and ethical frameworks applicable to the role.
• Understanding of clinical or professional governance systems, including quality assurance and accountability.

Desirable

• Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies.
• Awareness of organisational strategy and service priorities relevant to the role

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience working at an advanced professional level within a complex service environment.
• Experienced Practitioner in the delivery of CBT, DBT, Schema, CFT, ACT, or EMDR.
• Experience of managing a complex workload or caseload with a high degree of autonomy.
• Experience of working effectively within multidisciplinary or multiagency teams.
• Experience of contributing to service improvement, audit, or quality initiatives within own area of practice
• Experience of working with individuals presenting with trauma-related difficulties.

Desirable

• Experience of providing supervision, teaching, or training to others.
• Experience of contributing to research, service evaluation, or innovation

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced professional knowledge relevant to the role, including evidence based practice and current professional standards.
• Sound knowledge of risk assessment, risk management, and safeguarding frameworks.
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children procedures and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, and ethical frameworks applicable to the role.
• Understanding of clinical or professional governance systems, including quality assurance and accountability.

Desirable

• Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies.
• Awareness of organisational strategy and service priorities relevant to the role

Person Specification Skills and Competencies Essential Ability to exercise autonomous professional judgement in complex situations. Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to convey complex or sensitive information clearly and compassionately to a wide range of audiences. Ability to plan, prioritise, and organise own workload effectively. Ability to work collaboratively and contribute specialist expertise within multidisciplinary teams. Ability to supervise, mentor, or support less experienced staff within agreed parameters. Competence in record keeping, report writing, and use of relevant information systems. Experience and confidence delivering psychological assessment and therapy remotely using digital platforms. Desirable Skills in delivering formal teaching, training, or presentations. Skills in data analysis, audit, or evaluation relevant to service improvement. Qualifications Essential Psychologist -Doctorate Level (or equivalent) qualification in clinical, counselling, or forensic psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Psychological Therapist -Relevant professional qualification at post graduate level (or equivalent) appropriate to the role and discipline in CBT or EMDR) Registration with the appropriate professional body (e.g. HCPC, NMC or equivalent), where applicable or accreditation with BABCP or EMDR Europe Have a Core Profession recognised by the BABCP or KSA Knowledge of trauma-informed principles and psychologically informed environments. Understanding of the impact of trauma, adversity and health inequalities on wellbeing, functioning Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Desirable Additional post graduate qualification relevant to specialist practice area. Formal training in supervision or mentorship. Knowledge Essential Advanced professional knowledge relevant to the role, including evidence based practice and current professional standards. Sound knowledge of risk assessment, risk management, and safeguarding frameworks. Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children procedures and responsibilities. Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, and ethical frameworks applicable to the role. Understanding of clinical or professional governance systems, including quality assurance and accountability. Desirable Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies. Awareness of organisational strategy and service priorities relevant to the role Experience Essential Significant post qualification experience working at an advanced professional level within a complex service environment. Experienced Practitioner in the delivery of CBT, DBT, Schema, CFT, ACT, or EMDR. Experience of managing a complex workload or caseload with a high degree of autonomy. Experience of working effectively within multidisciplinary or multiagency teams. Experience of contributing to service improvement, audit, or quality initiatives within own area of practice Experience of working with individuals presenting with trauma-related difficulties. Desirable Experience of providing supervision, teaching, or training to others. Experience of contributing to research, service evaluation, or innovation Knowledge Essential Advanced professional knowledge relevant to the role, including evidence based practice and current professional standards. Sound knowledge of risk assessment, risk management, and safeguarding frameworks. Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children procedures and responsibilities. Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, and ethical frameworks applicable to the role. Understanding of clinical or professional governance systems, including quality assurance and accountability. Desirable Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies. Awareness of organisational strategy and service priorities relevant to the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nimbuscare Ltd

Address

Nimbuscare Limited

Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive

Holgate

York

YO26 4GG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.primarycareyork.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nimbuscare Ltd

Address

Nimbuscare Limited

Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive

Holgate

York

YO26 4GG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.primarycareyork.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)