Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Peterborough is seeking a Principal Clinical Psychologist to lead a small multidisciplinary team in Older People’s Mental Health services. The role involves advanced case work, team leadership, and significant responsibilities in service development. Opportunities for professional development and research are available, and the position is integral to high-quality service delivery in the community.

Benefits

Continuing professional development support

Annual appraisal process

Regular clinical and managerial supervision

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license and use of a vehicle required.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Involvement with older people's mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Psychology and Occupational Therapy team.
• Undertake advanced case work and contribute to service development.
• Conduct case reviews, formulation, and training.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Clinical Supervision

Innovation

Research

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

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Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, Peterborough

Client:

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough

Location:

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job overview

Would you like to combine advanced case work from a stimulating caseload 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 lead in the ongoing development and delivery of the Stepped Care Therapies Services for older people and be part of the clinical leadership team for the service and directorate.

There are opportunities for professional development, innovation, and research in psychology provision for Older People’s Mental Health.

We also consider adjusted hours or secondment. Clinical contacts in person are required.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is committed to high-quality, effective services, working in partnership with service users towards recovery. The Trust supports continuing professional development with a robust annual appraisal process. The post holder will receive regular clinical and managerial supervision, peer support, and supervision structures. There are Trust-wide psychology CPD events, active participation with the regional FPOP group, and strong links with the University of East Anglia for training and development of Clinical Psychologists.

Services at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission.

Main duties of the job

As a Principal Psychologist, you will undertake advanced case work, lead a small multidisciplinary team, and contribute to service development. You will be involved in case reviews, formulation, supervision, training, and developing interventions for people with long-term conditions.

Additional requirements

This role requires travel around the county, a full UK driving license, and use of a vehicle. Public transport is not suitable for this role. Please confirm in your application that you meet these criteria.

This team works alongside Social Workers, Psychiatrists, Mental Health Nurses, and a Memory Assessment Service.

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Working for our organisation

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust provides high-quality health and social care services, including inpatient, primary care, community mental health, learning disabilities, substance misuse, social care, and research. We are committed to equality and encourage applications from under-represented groups. We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications are received. Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles; applications from candidates requiring sponsorship may be rejected.

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