Senior Practitioner Psychologist or CBT therapist

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

Job summary

A leading NHS organization is seeking a Senior Practitioner Psychologist or CBT Therapist to join their Psychological Skills Service in Peterborough. This full-time role offers the chance to work with individuals affected by complex trauma, providing vital therapeutic support and leadership within a compassionate team environment.

Qualifications

• Skilled and compassionate Psychological Therapist.
• Experience with trauma-focused therapies.
• Leadership and supervision capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trauma-informed assessments and manage a small caseload.
• Deliver trauma-focused therapies and provide training to colleagues.
• Develop psychoeducational resources and perform risk assessments.

Skills

Trauma-informed assessment

TF-CBT

Compassion Focused Therapy

EMDR

Leadership

Job description

Senior Practitioner Psychologist or CBT Therapist

Join to apply for the Senior Practitioner Psychologist or CBT Therapist role at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT).

Role Overview

Are you a skilled and compassionate Psychological Therapist seeking to make a difference for individuals affected by complex trauma? We’re looking for a Senior Practitioner Psychologist or CBT Therapist to join our Psychological Skills Service (PSS). This full-time post offers a great opportunity for a newly qualified therapist on a preceptorship pathway.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct trauma-informed assessments and formulations to understand how past trauma influences current challenges.
2. Manage a small caseload, delivering trauma-focused therapies such as TF-CBT, Compassion Focused Therapy, EMDR, and co-facilitating a schema therapy group.
3. Provide leadership, training, supervision, and consultation to colleagues and external services.
4. Develop psychoeducational resources for staff, service users, and carers.
5. Perform risk assessments and manage risks according to best practice guidelines.
6. Write detailed reports and explain treatment plans to service users.

Team and Environment

Based in Peterborough, you'll join a close-knit, clinically led team working across Peterborough and Cambridge, fostering a dynamic and compassionate culture.

Additional Opportunities

Opportunities include leading trauma stabilization groups, creating psychoeducational content, and developing your clinical leadership skills.

Organization Overview

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is committed to high-quality, compassionate care across various NHS services, including mental health, learning disabilities, and community services.

Application Details

We encourage applications from all community sectors, especially underrepresented groups. Please note we may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

For more information, visit www.cpft.nhs.uk.

Contact

For informal inquiries, contact Melanie Staley, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, via email: [e-mail].