Clinical Associate Psychologist

Pacomarine Limited; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is offering a fixed-term opportunity for a Clinical Associate in Psychology at Peterborough City Hospital. The successful candidate will provide psychological assessments, consultation, and training to enhance staff wellbeing. Candidates should possess a psychology degree and relevant clinical qualifications. The role allows for flexible working arrangements and focuses on delivering evidence-based mental health support.

Benefits

Flexible working

Home or remote working options

Supportive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Experience of working in mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments under supervision.
• Consult and support training within the Occupational Health team.
• Contribute to staff development programmes.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Consultation

Training

Research

Education

First degree in Psychology

Accredited MSC degree/apprenticeship in Clinical Associate of Psychology

Registration as a CAP with BPS

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about improving staff wellbeing and bringing psychological expertise into workplace health? We are offering a fixed-term opportunity for a Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) to join the Occupational Health team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. A CAP will work as a semi-autonomous practitioner within a defined scope of practice, under the supervision of the HCPC-registered Workplace Clinical Psychologist. This role provides a specialist mental health service for staff, supporting individuals and teams through evidence-based interventions, consultation, training and service development. The post supports national and organisational priorities in enhancing staff wellbeing, psychological safety and compassionate leadership. There is a strong focus on shaping a positive culture, strengthening resilience across the workforce and delivering psychologically informed support safely and effectively. The post is currently fixed-term as a trial to evaluate impact; if successful, there is potential for permanency.

Main duties of the job

• Provide psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for staff (individual and group) under supervision.
• Work with the Occupational Health team and Trust colleagues, offering consultation, training and psychological expertise.
• Support service evaluation, research and outcome measurement to enhance practice.
• Contribute to staff development programmes that promote wellbeing and compassionate leadership.
• Uphold high standards of governance, confidentiality and professional ethics.

About Us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including individuals from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, and those from the local area. We offer a variety of benefits; see the attached staff benefits leaflet for details. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.

Details

Date posted: 17 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 18 months

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number: 176-C-7436805

Job Location

Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ

Job Description & Person Specification

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Education/Knowledge
Essential

• First degree in Psychology
• Successfully completed an accredited MSC degree/apprenticeship in Clinical Associate of Psychology in mental health in adults or children
• Registration as a CAP with the British Psychological Society (BPS) on the Wider Psychological Workforce Register
• Understanding of BPS Professional Code of Conduct and local/national policies defining scope of practice

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in mental health settings

Additional information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. UK registration with current professional status is required.

Employer details

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ. Website: https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/