Job overview

Do you want to be a part of a friendly and dynamic team? if so we would be delighted to hear from you!

We are currently looking to recruit a new Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) to work in the Psychological Skills Service (PSS) (website). In PSS, we recognize that complex trauma affects identity, emotional and cognitive development, and sensory regulation, often leaving trauma memories unresolved. To address this, we integrate diverse therapeutic approaches including CBT, CFT, ACT, schema therapy, and sensory modulation techniques.

CAPs are a key member of the PSS Team and provide trauma informed and evidence-based psychological assessments, formulation and both individual and group interventions, all under the supervision of a registered practitioner psychologist. CAPs work semi-autonomously within their scope of practice, supporting individuals with complex and enduring mental health needs. 

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP), the main day to day duties of the job include to: 

Conduct psychological assessments and develop trauma informed formulations and treatment plans for those impacted by trauma.

Deliver structured trauma stabilisation groups. 

Deliver semi-structured, evidence-based psychological interventions tailored to individual needs.

Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to inform care planning and service delivery.

Participate in service evaluation, clinical audits, and research projects to support continuous improvement.

Provide psychological input and consultation to colleagues and contribute to staff training and supervision where appropriate.

Provide supervision to Therapeutic Support Workers.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with NHS and professional standards.

Attend and contribute to clinical meetings, to include but not limited to, a weekly clinical meeting, triage meetings.

Attend individual and group supervision spaces, to include regular supervision with a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist.

Ensure effective communication of clinical work to supervisors and respond to feedback to ensure safe and best practice.

Consult with multi-agencies, to include primary care, the safeguarding team and charitable organisations, to ensure effective management of an individual’s risk and mental health needs.

Manage risk within the Trust Policy and Protocol and with team and supervisory support.

Working for our organisation

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.

Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk