Assistant Psychologist - Brainbow | Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Cambridge seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist for their Brainbow team. The role involves providing assessments and psychological interventions to children with brain tumours within a supportive multidisciplinary team framework. Candidates must possess robust communication skills and qualifications as an Assistant Psychologist. This position offers the chance to contribute to meaningful research while working with a dedicated team. The closing date for applications is Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric neuropsychology and oncology is recommended.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide neuropsychological assessment and psychological interventions.
• Conduct psychological assessments of children with brain tumours.
• Write comprehensive assessment reports under supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Experience in paediatric neuropsychology

Education

Qualified Assistant Psychologist or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We would like to recruit an enthusiastic, values‑led Assistant Psychologist to our Brainbow team, part of the wider Psychological Medicine Team, based at Addenbrookes Hospital.

About Brainbow

Brainbow is a multidisciplinary rehabilitation service in the East of England that supports children with brain tumours. It was established in 2013 as a partnership between three charities and Addenbrooke’s Hospital. The service provides a range of therapies and support, including physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, clinical psychology, and education.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide neuropsychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.
• Work independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the team’s policies and procedures.
• Assist in clinically related administration, conduct audits, collect statistics, and develop audit/research projects.
• Conduct protocol‑based psychological assessments of children with brain tumours, including neuropsychological tests, self‑report measures, rating scales, structured observations, and semi‑structured interviews with families.
• Write comprehensive assessment reports under supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
• Participate in research on paediatric oncology, focusing on children with brain tumours.
• Formulate and deliver care plans for children and families in community and inpatient/outpatient settings.
• Coordinate and run therapeutic groups.
• Develop a psychologically based framework of understanding and care across all settings.
• Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings.
• Communicate effectively within the MDT, complex professional systems, and wider teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Assistant Psychologist or equivalent.
• Experience in paediatric neuropsychology and oncology recommended.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently under supervision.

About Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. We support children, adults, 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups.

Application Information

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

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This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026.