Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist

TN United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Peterborough is seeking a Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist to join their Psychological Skills Service. This full-time role focuses on delivering trauma-informed care and therapies to individuals affected by complex trauma, providing a supportive environment for both staff and service users. Ideal candidates will be newly qualified therapists eager to make a difference in their community.

Qualifications

• Skilled and compassionate therapist, newly qualified preferred.
• Experience with trauma-focused therapies desired.
• Ability to develop psychoeducational resources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trauma-informed assessments and formulate treatment plans.
• Deliver trauma-focused therapies including TF-CBT and EMDR.
• Provide leadership and training to colleagues.

Skills

Trauma-informed assessments

TF-CBT

EMDR

Compassion Focused Therapy

Leadership

Education

Qualified Psychological Therapist

Job description

The job description contains relevant information but has issues with repetition, formatting inconsistencies, and some irrelevant content. Here's a refined version:

Job Title: Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist, Peterborough

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Client: Cambridgeshire & Peterborough

Job Category: Other

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Reference: 6ca96dec96ef

Job Views: 4

Posted: 21.05.2025

Expiry Date: 05.07.2025

Job Description:

Overview: We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Psychological Therapist to join our Psychological Skills Service (PSS) in Peterborough. This full-time role is ideal for a newly qualified therapist on a preceptorship pathway, aiming to make a difference for individuals affected by complex trauma.

Main Responsibilities:

• Conduct trauma-informed assessments and formulate treatment plans for service users with complex trauma.
• Deliver trauma-focused therapies including TF-CBT, EMDR, and Compassion Focused Therapy.
• Co-facilitate schema therapy groups.
• Provide leadership, training, supervision, and consultation to colleagues and external services.
• Develop psychoeducational resources for staff, service users, and carers.
• Undertake risk assessments and manage risks following organizational policies.

Team and Organization: Based in Peterborough, you will join a close-knit, clinically led team collaborating across Peterborough and Cambridge. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is committed to high-quality, compassionate care and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Information: Please note that sponsorship cannot be offered for all roles. Applicants should have the right to work in the UK. For more details, visit our website or contact us directly.