Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is looking for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join their Stepped Care Therapy Team. This role involves delivering psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions for older adults. Applicants should be enthusiastic, with a psychology doctorate and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. The position offers professional development opportunities supporting further training in specialized areas.

Benefits

Robust CPD programme

Training support for advanced techniques

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual with a psychology qualification.
• Ability to deliver evidence-based psychological interventions.
• Experience in neuropsychological assessments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive psychological assessments and formulate treatments.
• Consult and guide non-psychology colleagues.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams across health services.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Evidence-based interventions

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our Stepped Care Therapy Team within Older People's Mental Health Services in Peterborough. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with older adults in a secondary mental health setting, supporting their psychological wellbeing while developing a diverse range of clinical skills.

About the Team

The team comprises Clinical Psychologists, a CBT Therapist, Occupational Therapists and an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Trainee Clinical Psychologists are host to placements, primarily from the University of East Anglia. We work closely with integrated community services, mental health practitioners, the Memory Assessment Service and the Social Care Team. This varied role is well‑suited to both newly qualified and experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologists.

Responsibilities

As a key member of the team, you will:

• Deliver comprehensive psychological assessments, formulations and evidence‑based interventions.
• Provide specialist neuropsychological assessments where appropriate.
• Consult and guide non‑psychology colleagues.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams across both mental and physical health services.
• Contribute to broader directorate initiatives.

Professional Development

We offer a robust CPD programme and support further training in areas such as CBT for personality disorders and psychosis, EMDR and DBT skills. There is a growing focus on enhancing the neuropsychological aspects of our service, particularly in support of memory assessments.

About Us

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing high‑quality care, compassion and empowerment. We deliver a wide range of NHS services, including Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care and Research & Development.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including disabled people and members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.