Assistant Psychologist
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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Assistant Psychologist
The closing date is 01 October 2026
Job summary
Clare Lodge is a secure children's home located on the outskirts of Peterborough. We work within a trauma informed model of care with a group of children (12-18 females only) who have been placed by the courts in order to secure their welfare and improve their overall wellbeing. The unit is run by the local authority, and we operate as an in-reach health team commissioned by NHSE and located onsite.
Our work has developed over the past 2 years, and we now have a large multi-disciplinary team consisting of Psychiatry, Psychology, Nursing, AHPs and admin support. We are a supportive, friendly, and committed team working within a wider team of local authority and education staff. We are looking for like-minded staff to join us in helping us achieve positive outcomes for the children placed with us.
Main duties of the job
This post is for an Assistant Psychologist to be part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the effective implementation of the Attachment, Regulation Competencies Framework at Clare Lodge. You will work under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist and the post will have a split between clinical work and research and evaluation.
The ideal candidate will have a strong team work ethic, sense of accountability, accompanied by an ability to work under considerable pressure at times. You should possess excellent communication skills and be prepared to liaise with other professionals as necessary.
We will provide the necessary support to ensure your development within your role. We are keen to support and develop our staff through a clear career pathway and encourage promotional opportunities within the Trust.
If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference then we want to hear from you.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.
Our clinical teams deliver a wide range of NHS services across inpatient, primary care and community settings, including children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research and development.
To achieve our goals, we recruit high calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly under represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
All appointments are subject to the successful completion of a probationary period.
Please note we reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If you apply for a post that does not attract sponsorship, your application will be withdrawn from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at https://www.cpft.nhs.uk
Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
310-CYPF-8206423
Job locations
Clare Lodge
8 Lincoln Road
Glinton, Peterborough
PE6 7AW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- To assist the delivery one to one/group interventions based on psychological formulation.
- Assist the multi-disciplinary team in meeting the needs of young people at Clare Lodge through the formulation of care plans, attendance of relevant multidisciplinary /multiagency meetings and support transitions and mobilities where indicated by the formulation.
- Support the implementation of the Attachment Regulation Competencies Framework.
- To work alongside residential staff to support therapeutic interactions with the young people.
- Assist in clinically related administration, conducting audits, collecting data and statistics, development of audit and/or research projects.
- To work alongside the senior psychologist to complete testing for cognitive assessments and report writing.
- To undertake relevant assessments with young people and professionals.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- To assist the delivery one to one/group interventions based on psychological formulation.
- Assist the multi-disciplinary team in meeting the needs of young people at Clare Lodge through the formulation of care plans, attendance of relevant multidisciplinary /multiagency meetings and support transitions and mobilities where indicated by the formulation.
- Support the implementation of the Attachment Regulation Competencies Framework.
- To work alongside residential staff to support therapeutic interactions with the young people.
- Assist in clinically related administration, conducting audits, collecting data and statistics, development of audit and/or research projects.
- To work alongside the senior psychologist to complete testing for cognitive assessments and report writing.
- To undertake relevant assessments with young people and professionals.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further post graduate training or a doctoral degree in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Experience using databases or data-analysis.
- Experience of working with people with mental health challenges.
- Experience of psychometric testing and scoring.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and adolescents.
- Experience of working in an NHS mental health setting
- Experience of assisting in the production of audits or service evaluation projects
- Experience of delivering structured therapy programmes
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability and willingness to reflect on work practice and be open to constructive feedback
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health changes
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge, underpinned by theory to a trauma focused context
- Ability to manage stress and to plan and prioritise workload
Desirable
- Experience using software systems for databases or data analysis
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health challenges.
- An understanding of Complex Trauma.
- An understanding of relevant, evidence-based treatments as detailed in NICE guidance.
- To have knowledge of the Attachment, regulation, competencies framework.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working.
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further post graduate training or a doctoral degree in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Experience using databases or data-analysis.
- Experience of working with people with mental health challenges.
- Experience of psychometric testing and scoring.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and adolescents.
- Experience of working in an NHS mental health setting
- Experience of assisting in the production of audits or service evaluation projects
- Experience of delivering structured therapy programmes
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability and willingness to reflect on work practice and be open to constructive feedback
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health changes
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge, underpinned by theory to a trauma focused context
- Ability to manage stress and to plan and prioritise workload
Desirable
- Experience using software systems for databases or data analysis
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health challenges.
- An understanding of Complex Trauma.
- An understanding of relevant, evidence-based treatments as detailed in NICE guidance.
- To have knowledge of the Attachment, regulation, competencies framework.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working.
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clare Lodge
8 Lincoln Road
Glinton, Peterborough
PE6 7AW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clare Lodge
8 Lincoln Road
Glinton, Peterborough
PE6 7AW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Dr Sophie Mulvana
Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
310-CYPF-8206423
Job locations
Clare Lodge
8 Lincoln Road
Glinton, Peterborough
PE6 7AW
United Kingdom
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