Clinical​/Counselling Psychologist

Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our Stepped Care Therapy Team within Older People’s Mental Health Services in Peterborough. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with older adults in a secondary mental health setting, supporting their psychological wellbeing while developing a diverse range of clinical skills.

• Deliver comprehensive psychological assessments, formulations and evidence‑based interventions, including specialist neuropsychological assessments where appropriate.
• Provide consultation and guidance to non‑psychology colleagues and contribute to multidisciplinary teams across mental and physical health services.
• Supervise and support the psychological assessment and therapy provided by other practitioners, including Trainee Clinical Psychologists.
• Maintain accurate record keeping for all practitioners supervision using the agreed information systems.
• Develop and maintain psychosocial models of care and suggest/implement policy changes within the service.
• Attend service meetings, liaise with Professional Leads, supervisors and managers, and utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development.

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, BPS accredited, including models of psychopathology, neuropsychology and at least two distinct psychological therapies.
• HCPC registration, or application for registration.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment across a range of settings (outpatient, community, inpatient).

• Post‑doctoral training in specialised areas such as neuropsychology, DBT, CAT, systemic or family therapy.
• Training in supervision of trainees and other therapists.
• Experience in research, audits and teaching across a Trust.

• Advanced skills in psychological assessment and intervention, requiring sustained concentration.
• Strong organisational, time‑management and caseload planning skills.
• Effective communication with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams, handling sensitive information.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, supervision and professional standards.
• Motivation for personal and professional development with a strong CPD record.

Travel independently around the county is required; a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Permanent, part‑time role. Band 7 salary range £47,810 to £54,710 a year pro‑rated.

City Care Centre, Peterborough, PE3 6AP
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Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

We encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including disabled people, ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.