Practitioner Psychologist (KTP Associate, Anaphylaxis UK)

Help shape the future of Allergy-Related Anxiety Care! 

Join a pioneering partnership between the University of Surrey and Anaphylaxis UK charity.

Are you a Practitioner Psychologist who’s passionate about making real-world impact? Do you enjoy combing clinical practice, research, and service development? This is your opportunity to lead a transformative project that will redefine how we support individuals living with serious allergies and the anxiety they may experience.

The University of Surrey, in collaboration with Anaphylaxis UK, a leading allergy charity, are seeking a dynamic and visionary Practitioner Psychologist to drive forward a ground-breaking Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Project.

About the Project

For over 30 years, Anaphylaxis UK has empowered individuals and families affected by serious allergies through evidence-based support and advocacy across various sectors. Now, they’re expanding their mission to tackle the mental health challenges that often accompany allergic conditions. 

The KTP project aims to:

Design and implement a bespoke, digitised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)-based intervention to reduce allergy-related anxiety.Develop and train helpline staff and volunteer support group leaders through consultation, and clinical leadership to create and deliver psychologically informed environment (PIE).Position Anaphylaxis UK as a national leader in allergy-related mental health care, improving lives and reducing healthcare burdens.

About the role

Based at Anaphylaxis UK headquarters in Frimley, Surrey (currently operating a hybrid working environment with 2 days per month in person in Surrey), you’ll work closely with leading experts from the University of Surrey School of Psychology, including Professor Christina Jones and Dr Warren Matofsky. 

This is a 28-month fixed-term contract with the potential for a permanent position at Anaphylaxis UK upon successful completion of the project.

Who We’re Looking For

A highly motivated and forward-thinking Practitioner Psychologist who is:

Doctoral level trained in Clinical, Health, or Counselling psychology (British Psychological Society accredited).HCPC (professionally) registered with experience in complex clinical assessment and intervention.Skilled in delivering CBT across the lifespan. Passionate about training, supervision, community psychology and clinical service innovation.Experienced in research design, analysis (SPSS/Jamovi), and dissemination. Comfortable working therapeutically and conducting research with children, young people, adults, and families.

 What You’ll Gain

Business-based training: Develop diverse technical and non-technical soft skills (such as project management and leadership). A generous dedicated training budget: Invest in continuous learning and professional growth, with time specifically allocated for further development.Extensive support package includes weekly supervision with research and clinical specialists.The chance to shape a national model for mental health support in allergy care.

We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups in practitioner psychology, including individuals with disabilities, carers, parents. Your unique perspective is valued and vital to the success of this project.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dan Bance, email: ilovektp@surrey.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address cannot be accepted.

We encourage early applications. We reserve the right to close the application window early if we receive a high volume of qualified candidates. 

This project is part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) program. By applying, you consent to your application being shared with Anaphylaxis UK, the host organisation. 

Due to the nature of this KTP project, this position requires an enhanced DBS check before appointment.

Closing Date: 25 Aug 2025

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £43,742 per annum, subject to experience and qualifications, plus a generous training budget Fixed Term (- Jan 2028). This role is full-time but other work patterns may be considered.