Assistant Psychologist
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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Assistant Psychologist
The closing date is 29 September 2026
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated part-time Assistant Psychologist to join the Cleft Team within the Psychological Medicine for Children, Young People and Families Service.
This post provides a unique opportunity to work within a large team of Clinical Psychologists (and other related professions). The post holder will have access to a diverse range of CPD and supervision opportunities, including group systemic supervision.
The post holder will: support psychological assessment and intervention under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist; will be involved in the development and facilitation of group interventions for children, young people and their families; will undertake audits and data collection
Including input and analysis where appropriate; work creatively to develop resources for use within clinical work with children and young people.
The ideal candidate will have a strong team work ethic, sense of accountability, accompanied by an ability to work under considerable pressure and within highly emotive environments at times. They will need to be able to use their own initiative and work reliably and consistently under supervision.
In return 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.
Main duties of the job
- Assist with submission for Q4 SSQD (Specialised Services Quality Dashboard) on figures relating to number of patients born with cleft, lip and palate having been screened for psycho-social issues at least once F2F by a member of the cleft clinical psychology team before their 6th birthday.
- Assist with mandated data collection across the year and the submission for Crane (The Cleft Registry and Audit Network) annual submission
- Helps complete and coordinates the Cleft Q mandated psychological functioning questionnaire with 10 year olds presenting to multidisciplinary clinics-has to be submitted to CRANE for each birth cohort.
- Facilitates and is the main clinician under supervision in the mandated psychology clinical audit clinic for all 5-year-old children both with a Cleft Lip and palate across the region.
- Helps with the organization of the clinically focussed nursing/psychology led antenatal and postnatal clinics and joins with them alongside a clinical psychologist.
- Collects the Orthognathic protocol pre and post measures and keeps a record of them-this is also collected by all regional teams across the nation.
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 underrepresented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
All appointments for new employees to CPFT 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
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
310-CYPF-8186934
Job locations
Addenbrookes Hospital
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
1. To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients2. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist3. To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups.4. To collate and report audit data.5. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place. 6. To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.6. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.7. To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
1. To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients2. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist3. To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups.4. To collate and report audit data.5. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place. 6. To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.6. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.7. To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members
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 in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people with emotional difficulties
- Relevant experience of working in an NHS (or third sector/ local authority) setting.
Desirable
- Experience working with children, young people and families specifically in medical settings.
- Experience of conducting audits.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrated skills in high level communication (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Demonstrated excellent organisational skills, with an ability to work independently.
- Experience and ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with physical health conditions.
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to this population.
Desirable
- Awareness and application of diversity issues in clinical practice.
Other
Essential
- An interest in working with children and families.
- An interest in working with children and families with a cleft lip or palate
Desirable
- A desire to explore a career in Professional Psychology.
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 in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people with emotional difficulties
- Relevant experience of working in an NHS (or third sector/ local authority) setting.
Desirable
- Experience working with children, young people and families specifically in medical settings.
- Experience of conducting audits.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrated skills in high level communication (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Demonstrated excellent organisational skills, with an ability to work independently.
- Experience and ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with physical health conditions.
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to this population.
Desirable
- Awareness and application of diversity issues in clinical practice.
Other
Essential
- An interest in working with children and families.
- An interest in working with children and families with a cleft lip or palate
Desirable
- A desire to explore a career in Professional Psychology.
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
Addenbrookes Hospital
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
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
Addenbrookes Hospital
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Psychologist
Roland Casson
01223216878
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
310-CYPF-8186934
Job locations
Addenbrookes Hospital
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
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