Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist

TN United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization is seeking a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist to lead a small team and deliver innovative therapies for older adults. This role offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration with various mental health professionals, emphasizing a commitment to high-quality services.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Regular supervision and CPD events

Strong links with the University of East Anglia for training

Qualifications

• Experience leading a multidisciplinary team.
• Full UK driving license and vehicle required.
• Commitment to professional development and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small multidisciplinary team in developing Stepped Care Therapies.
• Engage in professional development, research, and innovation.
• Travel independently across the county for clinical contacts.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Psychology

Research

Team Collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

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Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist, Peterborough

Client: Cambridgeshire & Peterborough

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f25979f9c887

Job Views: 3

Posted: 21.05.2025

Expiry Date: 05.07.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

Would you like to combine advanced case work with leading a small Psychology and Occupational Therapy team in Older People’s Mental Health community services? This is an exciting opportunity for a Band B Principal Psychologist to develop and deliver Stepped Care Therapies Services for older people, and be part of the clinical leadership team.

Opportunities for professional development, innovation, and research in psychology for Older People’s Mental Health are available.

Adjusted hours or secondment options are considered. Clinical contacts in person are required.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is committed to high-quality, effective services, working with service users towards recovery. The Trust supports professional development with regular supervision, CPD events, and strong links with the University of East Anglia for training Clinical Psychologists.

The services have been rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission.

Main duties of the job

Combine advanced case work with leadership of a small multidisciplinary team. Lead in developing and delivering Stepped Care Therapies for older adults. Engage in professional development, research, and innovation. Participate in supervision, training, and intervention development. Travel independently across the county is required; a full UK driving licence and vehicle are necessary.

The team collaborates with Social Workers, Psychiatrists, Mental Health Nurses, and Memory Assessment Services. Responsibilities include clinical activity, case reviews, formulation, supervision, training, and developing interventions for long-term conditions.

Working for our organization

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust provides community and inpatient services across various mental health and social care disciplines. We value diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received. Sponsorship is not available for all roles.