Lead Forensic Psychologist & Trauma Specialist

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT); March; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) is recruiting for a permanent, full-time Band 8b psychologist to work at the Fens Service in HMP Whitemoor, March. The post offers specialist trauma-focused therapy in a high-security setting with opportunities for professional development.

The role involves supervision, programme development, and collaboration with commissioners, with some scope for home working and research links with universities.

Qualifications

• Doctoral level training in applied psychology, with registration with the HCPC.
• Specialist training in trauma-focused therapies and psychology.
• Experience in forensic/secure settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist psychological therapy to patients at the Fens Service.
• Supervise and support psychological assessment and therapy by team members.
• Contribute to development of new programmes and lead/participate in staff training.

Skills

Clinical psychology

HCPC registration

Trauma treatment

Risk assessment

Supervision

Education

Doctoral level training in psychology

Registered with HCPC

Job description

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) is recruiting for a permanent, full-time Band 8b psychologist to work at the Fens Service in HMP Whitemoor, March. The post offers specialist trauma-focused therapy in a high-security setting with opportunities for professional development.

The role involves supervision, programme development, and collaboration with commissioners, with some scope for home working and research links with universities.