Principal Clinical Psychologist

We are looking for a creative, forward thinking and motivated Principal PractitionerPsychologist (Clinical/Forensic) to join our friendly and professional multi-disciplinary team based at the Cavell Centre, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. Recently our commissioners have provided investment into the Psychology pathway for ourinpatient services to enable the development and delivery of more psychologically informed services and increase access to psychological assessment, intervention and therapy, in line with national guidance.

You will be part of a newly expanded team of psychologists led by a Consultant ClinicalPsychologist. This psychology team works as part of our multidisciplinary adult mental health in-patient pathway. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dedicated growing team who make a difference to patients, carers and the teams you will work with. You will also play a key role in service development and evaluation.

You will be working alongside Clinical Psychologists on four wards (Admission, Treatment, Rehabilitation and PICU) and you will be supported by a Band 5 Assistant Psychologist. There will be specific responsibilities and duties within each setting. Youwill have an exciting opportunity to contribute to developing the patient pathway across the adult inpatient service.

You will receive professional leadership support and line management from within a friendly and innovative multidisciplinary team.CPFT is aligned with the University of Cambridge Department of Psychiatry which is internationally recognised as a leading Centre for research. The trust also hosts the trainees for the UEA Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology and is active in teaching, examination and supervision of trainees. There is a wide range of professional development opportunities within the trust., Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.