Clinical Psychologist-Preceptorship Available B7-B8A inFulbourn inFulbourn PUBLISHED
MON 27 JAN 2025
Unique Work Environment, Opportunity to work in the only NHS specialist unit in the country focused on complex emotional needs with a distinctive least restrictive practice.
Comprehensive Professional Development, Access to DBT therapy training and the possibility of leading staff training, enhancing both personal and professional growth.
Collaborative Multidisciplinary Approach, Engage with a team of various professionals, including psychiatrists and occupational therapists, fostering a strong leadership and teamwork culture.
Impactful Role, Directly contribute to the well-being of service users, with a focus on improving their emotional health and quality of life through evidence-based practices.
Supportive Network, Integration into a small network of psychologists and access to in-house peer supervision groups, promoting professional support and collaboration.
Opportunities for Service Development, Involvement in innovative practice and research, allowing for the enhancement of service delivery and personal expertise.
Commitment to Equality, Work within an organization that values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities, enabling you to contribute to a more inclusive healthcare environment.
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) is seeking a Clinical Psychologist for the Springbank ward, which specializes in caring for women with complex emotional needs. The role offers opportunities at Band 7, leading to Band 8A upon qualification, and involves applying Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment. Candidates will engage closely with service users, contribute to treatment meetings, and run reflective practice groups, while also having the chance to lead training in DBT if experienced.
The ideal candidate should possess a strong commitment to working with individuals experiencing severe emotional challenges, excellent communication skills, and flexibility in their approach. CPFT promotes a compassionate care ethos and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing opportunities for service development, innovation, and collaboration within a broader psychological community. Additionally, the role includes clinical supervision from a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and the potential to mentor trainees from a local Clinical Psychology Training base.
The ideal candidate should possess a strong commitment to working with individuals experiencing severe emotional challenges, excellent communication skills, and flexibility in their approach. CPFT promotes a compassionate care ethos and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing opportunities for service development, innovation, and collaboration within a broader psychological community. Additionally, the role includes clinical supervision from a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and the potential to mentor trainees from a local Clinical Psychology Training base.
Band 8A (preceptorship available at Band 7 until two years post qualification).
Springbank ward is currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Practitioner Psychologist to work within their unique award-winning in patient service for women with complex emotional needs. Springbank is the only NHS specialist unit in the country that provides care in a distinctive way adopting least restrictive practice and positive risk-taking strategies. As the ward psychologist you will have a busy and varied role. The ward adopts Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) as its core approach to assessment, formulation, treatment, and ward structure. All staff have received some training in DBT and the skills and principles of DBT are woven into all interactions. You will play a key role in modelling putting theory into practice. You will be part of the wards leadership structure working closely alongside the Consultant Psychiatrist, Service Manager, Ward Manager and Senior Occupational Therapist as well as the wider MDT.
Dependent on your experience of DBT, you will be encouraged to take the role of DBT Consult Team Leader, lead on staff training, and oversee treatment integrity. DBT therapy training and experience is therefore highly desirable for this role. However, candidates with expertise in behavioural modification work and a willingness to undertake further training in DBT will be considered.
As a member of the MDT and leadership team, you will be expected to get to know all the 12 services users on the ward and contribute to review meetings. You will also be responsible for running reflective practice and formulation groups for staff.
This job will suit someone who is passionate about their work with patients with severe and complex emotional needs. You will need to have a hands-on, can-do approach, and be flexible in the way you work, recognizing the dual demands placed on therapist trained nursing staff working in treatment wards. You will need to be a good communicator able to engage with service users, ward staff, and the leadership team.
You will receive clinical supervision from a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and you will be welcomed into a small network of psychologists working in this field across the trust. You will be welcomed into a wider active and supportive professional network of psychologists across the trust, with access to a range of in-house peer supervision groups and training.
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.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
There are opportunities for service development work and research and CPFT encourages innovative practice. UEA is our local Clinical Psychology Training base, and you will have the opportunity to welcome trainee(s) on placement to support you in your work.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Siobhan O'Kane Job title: Service Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Please see below links to the media outlining the positive outcomes of the least restrictive approach taken at Springbank.
Springbank ward is currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Practitioner Psychologist to work within their unique award-winning in patient service for women with complex emotional needs. Springbank is the only NHS specialist unit in the country that provides care in a distinctive way adopting least restrictive practice and positive risk-taking strategies. As the ward psychologist you will have a busy and varied role. The ward adopts Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) as its core approach to assessment, formulation, treatment, and ward structure. All staff have received some training in DBT and the skills and principles of DBT are woven into all interactions. You will play a key role in modelling putting theory into practice. You will be part of the wards leadership structure working closely alongside the Consultant Psychiatrist, Service Manager, Ward Manager and Senior Occupational Therapist as well as the wider MDT.
Dependent on your experience of DBT, you will be encouraged to take the role of DBT Consult Team Leader, lead on staff training, and oversee treatment integrity. DBT therapy training and experience is therefore highly desirable for this role. However, candidates with expertise in behavioural modification work and a willingness to undertake further training in DBT will be considered.
As a member of the MDT and leadership team, you will be expected to get to know all the 12 services users on the ward and contribute to review meetings. You will also be responsible for running reflective practice and formulation groups for staff.
This job will suit someone who is passionate about their work with patients with severe and complex emotional needs. You will need to have a hands-on, can-do approach, and be flexible in the way you work, recognizing the dual demands placed on therapist trained nursing staff working in treatment wards. You will need to be a good communicator able to engage with service users, ward staff, and the leadership team.
You will receive clinical supervision from a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and you will be welcomed into a small network of psychologists working in this field across the trust. You will be welcomed into a wider active and supportive professional network of psychologists across the trust, with access to a range of in-house peer supervision groups and training.
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.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
There are opportunities for service development work and research and CPFT encourages innovative practice. UEA is our local Clinical Psychology Training base, and you will have the opportunity to welcome trainee(s) on placement to support you in your work.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Siobhan O'Kane Job title: Service Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Please see below links to the media outlining the positive outcomes of the least restrictive approach taken at Springbank.
- BBC News article (2
- BBC News article (2020)
- BBC Look East documentary
- BBC Look East follow-up documentary
- BBC Radio 4 interview (starting at minute 25)
- BBC Radio 4 ‘File on Four’ (programme on out of area placements)
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To work as a Clinical Psychologist in a preceptorship role (Band 7 to Band 8A) in the UK, you will need a combination of education, training, and specific skills. Here’s a breakdown of the key requirements and skills you should possess:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Doctorate in Clinical Psychology: You must have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology that is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
2. Registration with the HCPC: You need to be registered as a practitioner psychologist with the HCPC.
Relevant Experience:
1. Clinical Placement Experience: Prior experience during training in various clinical settings, including assessments, therapy, and working with diverse populations.
2. Supervised Practice: Preceptorships often indicate that you will be working under supervision for a period, so familiarity with receiving and incorporating feedback is important.
Essential Skills:
1. Assessment Skills: Ability to conduct psychological assessments using standardized tools and methods to understand patients’ issues, needs, and backgrounds.
2. Therapeutic Skills: Proficiency in delivering various evidence-based therapeutic interventions, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), or other modalities relevant to your patient population.
3. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and other professionals. You should be able to convey complex psychological concepts in an accessible manner.
4. Empathy and Active Listening: Ability to empathize with patients and actively listen to their concerns, fostering a supportive therapeutic relationship.
5. Analytical Skills: Proficient in evaluating clinical data, interpreting findings, and making informed decisions regarding patient care and therapy options.
6. Team Collaboration: Experience and skills in working as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care.
7. Cultural Competence: Understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultural backgrounds and how they influence mental health and treatment approaches.
8. Organizational Skills: Strong time management and organizational skills to juggle multiple cases, documentation, and administrative responsibilities.
9. Continual Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, staying current with best practices in psychotherapy and psychological research.
Personal Qualities:
1. Professionalism: Demonstrate a high level of ethics and integrity in all professional interactions.
2. Resilience: Capacity to handle challenging situations, emotions, and stress inherent in clinical work.
3. Adaptability: Willingness and ability to adapt to varied clinical settings and patient needs.
Additional Considerations:
- Familiarity with relevant legislation and ethical guidelines related to mental health and psychological practices in the UK.
- Experience with specific populations or settings (e.g., child and adolescent mental health, adult mental health, neuropsychology) could be beneficial, depending on the specific role.
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