Assistant Psychologist

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A health and social care organisation is seeking candidates for Assistant Psychologist roles in Peterborough. These part-time roles involve working under an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, gaining initial clinical experience to support career development. Applicants must be able to travel independently across the region to meet deadlines. The positions are part of a program aimed at improving diversity in the workforce and enhancing access to clinical psychology training for under-represented groups.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel independently across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist.
• Engage with colleagues and Trainee Clinical Psychologists.

Job description

Overview

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) is looking for a number of candidates for Assistant Psychologist roles, working part-time (3 days a week) for a fixed term of 6 months. This is part of the Health Education England provision for Paid Opportunities for Aspiring Clinical Psychologists.

Health Education England (HEE) plans to improve equity of access and inclusion for entrants to Clinical Psychology training for groups who are currently under-represented. Part of the NHS Long Term Plan is to improve diversity in the workforce to better represent the users that it supports. These posts, funded by Health Education England, are intended to give opportunities to develop initial clinical experience for aspiring clinical psychologists who would otherwise be excluded from entering the profession through unpaid work experience (e.g. from voluntary or honorary Assistant Psychologist roles).

Successful applicants will work under the supervision of a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Clinical Psychologist to gain experience to support future career development within clinical psychology. There will be opportunities to meet as a cohort of staff, to engage with the Trust's existing Assistant Psychologists' group, and to meet with current Trainee Clinical Psychologists on placement in the Trust.

Please note for this role you will need the ability to travel independently and in a timely manner across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to meet strict time deadlines.

Organisation and Services

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children’s, adult and older people’s mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist to gain initial clinical experience and support future career development in clinical psychology.
• Engage with colleagues and trainees, including participation in a cohort of staff and meetings with current Trainee Clinical Psychologists on placement in the Trust.

Requirements

• Ability to travel independently and in a timely manner across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to meet deadlines.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long-term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.

Notes

Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.