Clinical Psychologist-Preceptorship Available B7-B8A inPapworth Everard inPapworth Everard PUBLISHED
WED 22 JAN 2025
Opportunity for professional growth with a preceptorship available for recent graduates.
Work within a supportive, multi-disciplinary team of experienced psychologists, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Significant role in service development and evaluation, allowing for impactful contributions to community learning disability services.
Potential for innovation in clinical pathways and practice, enhancing the quality of care provided to clients and their families.
Engagement with diverse client populations, promoting inclusivity and understanding of various learning disabilities.
Access to leadership support and management, ensuring professional guidance and career development.
Flexible working environments, including community settings, which can provide varied and rewarding experiences with service users.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) is seeking a motivated and creative Clinical Psychologist for a preceptorship role available at Band 7-Band 8A in Papworth Everard. This position will join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing high-quality psychological services for adults with learning disabilities and their families across community settings in Cambridgeshire. The successful candidate will contribute to service development and evaluation, work closely with principal and highly specialist psychologists, and participate in delivering assessments and interventions. Candidates should be prepared for occasional inpatient work, along with potential lone working in community environments. A valid driving license and access to a car are highly recommended due to travel requirements.
CPFT is a health and social care organisation committed to delivering compassionate care and improving the health and well-being of the populations it serves. The Trust encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups, fostering an inclusive environment that values all community members.
CPFT is a health and social care organisation committed to delivering compassionate care and improving the health and well-being of the populations it serves. The Trust encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups, fostering an inclusive environment that values all community members.
Band 8A (preceptorship available at Band 7 until two years post qualification).
We are looking for a creative, forward thinking and motivated Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical/Counselling/Forensic) to join our friendly and professional multi-disciplinary team of psychologists working within community learning disability services across Cambridgeshire.
You will be part of a team of psychologists (including Principal Clinical Psychologists, other Highly Specialist Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists) led by a Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist. This psychology team works as part of our multidisciplinary adult community learning disability services. 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 a multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality assessment and interventions for adults with learning disabilities and their families/carers.
You will also work alongside other practitioner psychologists and assistant psychologists to improve the psychology offer across the five learning disability partnership teams across Cambridgeshire, with a base in one of the five services. This role provides exciting opportunity to contribute to developing clinical pathways and innovative practice. You will receive professional leadership support and line management from within a friendly and innovative psychology team.
Working Environment
To work with service users who have a learning disability within the community, in supported living, residential settings and in their own homes. There may also be some work within inpatient settings, if a service user is admitted. We anticipate that there will be lone working in the community environments, where there is an expectation to follow the relevant safety protocols. To work with clients and carers who at times are experiencing high levels of distress and some of whom may present verbal and physical challenges.
This work is likely to involve significant travel across Cambridgeshire and due to poor public transport links, it is highly recommended that you have a driving license and access to a car.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Sarah Thomson Job title: Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
We are looking for a creative, forward thinking and motivated Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical/Counselling/Forensic) to join our friendly and professional multi-disciplinary team of psychologists working within community learning disability services across Cambridgeshire.
You will be part of a team of psychologists (including Principal Clinical Psychologists, other Highly Specialist Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists) led by a Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist. This psychology team works as part of our multidisciplinary adult community learning disability services. 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 a multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality assessment and interventions for adults with learning disabilities and their families/carers.
You will also work alongside other practitioner psychologists and assistant psychologists to improve the psychology offer across the five learning disability partnership teams across Cambridgeshire, with a base in one of the five services. This role provides exciting opportunity to contribute to developing clinical pathways and innovative practice. You will receive professional leadership support and line management from within a friendly and innovative psychology team.
Working Environment
To work with service users who have a learning disability within the community, in supported living, residential settings and in their own homes. There may also be some work within inpatient settings, if a service user is admitted. We anticipate that there will be lone working in the community environments, where there is an expectation to follow the relevant safety protocols. To work with clients and carers who at times are experiencing high levels of distress and some of whom may present verbal and physical challenges.
This work is likely to involve significant travel across Cambridgeshire and due to poor public transport links, it is highly recommended that you have a driving license and access to a car.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Sarah Thomson Job title: Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
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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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