Clinical & Counselling Psychologist

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT); Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for an enthusiastic Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join their Stepped Care Therapy Team in Peterborough. This role involves delivering psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions for older adults within a collaborative multidisciplinary setting. Ideal candidates should have a passion for mental health and a commitment to professional development. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults with mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering psychological assessments and interventions.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Active engagement in professional development and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive psychological assessments and interventions.
• Provide consultation to non-psychology colleagues.
• Contribute to team initiatives and professional development.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Evidence-based interventions

Consultation and guidance

Team collaboration

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.

Our Team

Our team includes Clinical Psychologists, a CBT Therapist, Occupational Therapists, and an Occupational Therapy Assistant. We host placements for Trainee Clinical Psychologists, primarily from the University of East Anglia. The team works 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

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering comprehensive psychological assessments, formulations, and evidence-based interventions, including specialist neuropsychological assessments where appropriate. The role also involves providing consultation and guidance to non-psychology colleagues and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across both mental and physical health services. There are opportunities to contribute to broader directorate initiatives, and we offer a robust CPD programme within both the Stepped Care Therapy Team and the wider mental health service.

Training & Development

We actively support professional development, with team members undertaking additional training in areas such as CBT for personality disorders and psychosis, EMDR, and DBT skills. There is also a growing focus on enhancing the neuropsychological aspects of our service, particularly in support of memory assessments.

Join Us

If you’re seeking a new challenge, enjoy a varied caseload, and are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults with functional and organic mental health needs, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is 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 and LGBTQ+ communities. We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications. Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process. For further details on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk.