Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist | Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Peterborough is seeking a Principal Psychologist. This leadership role involves managing a psychology team while delivering innovative therapies for older adults. The candidate must have extensive clinical experience and qualifications, including registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. The position offers opportunities for professional development and support from a committed team.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Regular supervision and peer support

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Must have extensive experience in mental health settings.
• Experience working with older adults in community teams required.
• Clinical contacts in person are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of Stepped Care Therapies Services.
• Conduct case reviews and develop interventions.
• Supervise and train other team members.

Skills

Clinical activity experience

Leadership skills

Understanding of mental health communities

Education

Registration with Health and Care Professions Council

Job description

Job Opportunity: Band 8B Principal Psychologist

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 to lead the development and delivery of the Stepped Care Therapies Services for older adults, as part of the clinical leadership team for the service and directorate.

Opportunities for professional development, innovation, and research in psychology for Older People’s Mental Health are available. 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 with service users towards recovery. The Trust supports continuing professional development with regular supervision, peer support, and psychology CPD events. We have strong links with the University of East Anglia for training Clinical Psychologists.

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

Travel around the county is required, and applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Public transport is not suitable for this role due to reliability issues. Please confirm in your application that you meet these criteria.

The team works alongside Social Workers, Psychiatrists, Mental Health Nurses, and a Memory Assessment Service. The role involves clinical activity approximately 3 out of 5 days, including case reviews, formulation, supervision, training, and developing interventions for long-term conditions.

Qualifications include registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and extensive experience in mental health settings, particularly with older adults in community teams.

For full details of responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Application deadline: Tuesday 5 Aug 2025.