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Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist and Clinical Lead

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you ready for a new challenge and a real opportunity to make a difference?</p>
<p>Are you interested in working in early intervention services in child and adolescent mental health services?</p>
<p>An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic clinical/counselling psychologist or CBT Therapist, with a background working in child and adolescent services to join our Peterborough Mental Health Support Teams.</p>
<p>The successful candidate will work closely across the 5 Peterborough MHST's, to ensure that the MHST is a success. They will join a dynamic service in a creative environment where evidence-based interventions, new ideas, ways of working and supporting children and young people are actively encouraged.</p>
<p>This is a unique opportunity to engaging in important clinical work within schools and colleges at an early intervention level across Peterborough.</p>
<p>Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 5th September 2025.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>This role will support the emotional wellbeing of children and young people across Peterborough, within an early intervention service. The successful applicant will provide psychological assessments and interventions to children, young people and their families, consultation with education establishments, training internally to the Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) within the Emotional Health Wellbeing Service (EHWS) and externally to education staff, and staff from the wider professional network.</p>
<p>This work will be in accordance with clinical governance processes and professional standards.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.</p>
<p>There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff - who, for the eighth year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.</p>
<p>If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>28 August 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
        per annum, pro-rata
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>448-CCYP-7434282</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Peterborough</p>
      <p>2 Phorpres Close, Cygnet Park, Hampton</p>
      <p>Peterborough</p>
            <p>PE7 8FZ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>In January 2020, Cambridgeshire Community Services (CCS) NHS Trust launched two MHSTs in Huntingdon and Cambridge. A further ten MHSTs have been launched since then, with two more planned, bringing our total to 14 MHSTs by 2026. By 2030, all schools across England and Wales will have access to a MHST, as set out in the NHS Long Term Plan, therefore the successful candidates will be part of an exciting, expanding early intervention service.</p> <p>The project is a collaboration with between NHS England, Health Education England and the Department for Education, following on from the 2017 Green Paper Transforming children and young peoples mental health provision. This is a roll out of the work to improve access to mental health care for young people.</p> <p>You will join a supportive service that will have 25 MHST's across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk, so a ready support system is available. The MHSTs sit within CCS NHS Trusts Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service.</p> <p>Please see the job description for further information. We welcome informal conversations about this vacancy.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>In January 2020, Cambridgeshire Community Services (CCS) NHS Trust launched two MHSTs in Huntingdon and Cambridge. A further ten MHSTs have been launched since then, with two more planned, bringing our total to 14 MHSTs by 2026. By 2030, all schools across England and Wales will have access to a MHST, as set out in the NHS Long Term Plan, therefore the successful candidates will be part of an exciting, expanding early intervention service.</p> <p>The project is a collaboration with between NHS England, Health Education England and the Department for Education, following on from the 2017 Green Paper Transforming children and young peoples mental health provision. This is a roll out of the work to improve access to mental health care for young people.</p> <p>You will join a supportive service that will have 25 MHST's across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk, so a ready support system is available. The MHSTs sit within CCS NHS Trusts Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service.</p> <p>Please see the job description for further information. We welcome informal conversations about this vacancy.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications &amp; Training
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Qualified Practitioner Psychologist or CBT Therapist</li>
        
        <li>Appropriate UK Registration</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Supervisor qualification</li>
          
          <li>Further therapeutic qualification</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Knowledge &amp; Skills
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Knowledge of legislation relating to childrens mental health (MHA, MCA, Safeguarding)</li>
        
        <li>Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge and understanding of CYP mental health</li>
        
        <li>Excellent communication and report writing skills</li>
        
        <li>Ability to formulate and communicate information on risk</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge and application of clinical governance</li>
        
        <li>Skilled in providing consultations to other staff groups</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Understanding of mental health stressors in education settings</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of impact of trauma</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of attachment</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Experience working with children and/or adolescents with mild-moderate mental health problems</li>
        
        <li>Experience working in a MDT</li>
        
        <li>Experience of clinical supervision</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with and managing risk</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with clients with presenting problems reflecting full range of clinical severity</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of supporting young people in an education setting</li>
          
          <li>Experience of delivering training to other professionals regarding mental health and children</li>
          
          <li>Experience working with schools and colleges.</li>
          
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            Qualifications &amp; Training
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Qualified Practitioner Psychologist or CBT Therapist</li>
          
          <li>Appropriate UK Registration</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Supervisor qualification</li>
            
            <li>Further therapeutic qualification</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Knowledge &amp; Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of legislation relating to childrens mental health (MHA, MCA, Safeguarding)</li>
          
          <li>Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge and understanding of CYP mental health</li>
          
          <li>Excellent communication and report writing skills</li>
          
          <li>Ability to formulate and communicate information on risk</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge and application of clinical governance</li>
          
          <li>Skilled in providing consultations to other staff groups</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Understanding of mental health stressors in education settings</li>
            
            <li>Understanding of impact of trauma</li>
            
            <li>Understanding of attachment</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience working with children and/or adolescents with mild-moderate mental health problems</li>
          
          <li>Experience working in a MDT</li>
          
          <li>Experience of clinical supervision</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with and managing risk</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with clients with presenting problems reflecting full range of clinical severity</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of supporting young people in an education setting</li>
            
            <li>Experience of delivering training to other professionals regarding mental health and children</li>
            
            <li>Experience working with schools and colleges.</li>
            
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Peterborough</p>
      <p>2 Phorpres Close, Cygnet Park, Hampton</p>
      <p>Peterborough</p>
            <p>PE7 8FZ</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust</p>
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          <p>Peterborough</p>
          <p>2 Phorpres Close, Cygnet Park, Hampton</p>
          <p>Peterborough</p>
                    <p>PE7 8FZ</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/careers" target="_blank">https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

MHST Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/CBT Therapist

Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist OPD Pathway - SOLAR Service

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

<p>Are you an ambitious clinical psychologist looking for a new challenge, career development and a competitive salary?</p> <p>The Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation, and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a psychologist.</p> <p>Cambian Meeko House is a 12-bedded children's residential home catering for 12 - 18-year-olds with on-going mental health needs and challenging behaviours that may prevent them from functioning within the community without continued support. There is a school (Home Tree School) on site to support the educational needs of the young people.</p> <p>Job Role</p> <p>We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified Clinical Psychologists (NHS band 78a equivalent posts to join our team, and can offer a varied and rewarding work in a number of contexts - with an opportunity to help to continue to shape the service and make further improvement.</p> <p>We are keen to hear from qualified psychologists who are interested in working with children and young people with mental health problems, those who have experienced trauma and other adverse Childhood experiences, including Looked After Children. Ideally you will be confident to work independently as a Clinical Psychologist under supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and within a multidisciplinary team that includes Psychiatry, OT, Nursing, Teachers. You will be confident to supervise, train and oversee the work of others to improve psychologically informed practices within the home.</p> <p>The post is advertised for a maximum of 32 hours part time, flexible and week days only. The job role will include the followings:</p> <p>Providing a range of psychological interventions for children and young people using the latest evidence-based practices.Supervising assistant psychologists and psychology graduates (Therapeutic Practitioners) to provide psychological interventionsTo be responsible for assessments (including risk assessments), formulation and recommendations for psychological support.Formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological treatment and management of cases.Training and guidance of support staff to provide psychologically informed practices across the home.To implement a range of evidence-based psychological interventions, making evaluations and decisions about treatment options, and monitoring outcomes to ensure effectiveness for your own caseload as well as supporting/supervising Assistant psychologist and other practitioners in relation to their caseload.To participate in making evidence-based recommendations to the multidisciplinary team regarding assessment, interventions and skills required to deliver the plan of care and expected health/social outcomes whilst also minimising risk.To provide clinical assessments and interventions in line with Cambian policies and procedures.To maintain adherence to NICE guidelines and best practice clinical standards.To attend and contribute to CMAP meeting, multi-disciplinary meetings and other professional reviews.To maintain accurate records of clinical input.To participate in regular clinical supervisionTo participate in service development initiatives</p> <p>The clinical psychologist will be part of a wider MDT and will have access to a Consultant Psychologist working in our sister site in Newmarket.</p> <p>Candidate Profile</p> <p>Person Specification</p> <p>Essential:</p> <p>Post graduate doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent)HCPC registrationA working knowledge of child and adult safeguarding legislationExperience / knowledge of routine clinical outcomes monitoringExperience / knowledge of clinical risk assessmentAn excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skillsThe ability to use a computer competently, with a broad base of IT skillsThe ability to work on your own initiative and prioritise workloadStrong literacy and report writing skills, with excellent accuracy and attention to detailExperience of managing complex caseloads and applying a range of interventions</p> <p>Desirable:</p> <p>Experience of delivering specialist assessments in Autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, complex needs and/or challenging behavioursKnowledge of developmental trauma and in supporting families with children who are looked after/adopted</p> <p>To be successful in this role you will be excited by the Cambian vision and values and will relish an opportunity to make a difference. You will need to be a clear communicator, well-organised, confident and capable of managing a complex caseload in a demanding environment. Experience of supervising others and providing training to multi-disciplinary staff is required.</p> <p>Successful candidates will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.</p> <p>Note:</p> <p>Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.</p> <p>Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.</p> <p>Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.</p> <p>All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.</p>

Clinical Psychologist

<p>Job Advertisement: Children's Residential Mental Health Support WorkerLocation: Wisbech - new home openingShift Patterns: 8:00 PM - 8:30 AM (Night Shift) £14.94 </p> <p>Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Do you have the resilience, compassion, and dedication needed to support children with mental health needs in a residential setting? If so, we want to hear from you!</p> <p>About the Role:As a Children's Residential Mental Health Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing emotional, social, and practical support to children and young people with mental health needs in a nurturing and safe environment. You will work as part of a dynamic team to promote positive outcomes and help the young people develop essential life skills.</p> <p>Responsibilities Include:</p> <p>Providing one-to-one and group support to children and young people.Supporting daily routines, including bedtime, personal care, and activities.Helping young people manage their emotions and behaviours effectively.Promoting a safe and caring environment.Recording and reporting on the progress and well-being of the children.Collaborating with team members, families, and external professionals.</p> <p>What We're Looking For:</p> <p>A caring and empathetic nature with a genuine passion for supporting young people.Experience working in residential care, mental health, or a similar field (preferred but not essential).Strong communication and teamwork skills.Resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure.A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.Flexibility to work the specified shifts (nights or long days).Applicants must be aged 21 or over, in line with OFSTED requirements.</p> <p>What We Offer:</p> <p>Competitive salary and benefits package.Full training and ongoing professional development opportunities.A supportive and inclusive working environment.The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children.</p> <p>Essential Requirements:</p> <p>Right to work in the UK.Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).</p> <p>If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career where you can make a lasting impact, apply now to join our team as a Children's Residential Mental Health Support Worker.</p> <p>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a thorough vetting process, including references and a DBS check.</p> <p>Join us in transforming lives and creating brighter futures!</p>

Mental Health support worker - TW

<p>Job Advertisement: Children's Residential Mental Health Support WorkerLocation: Friday Bridge, WisbechShift Patterns: 8:00 PM - 8:30 AM (Night Shift) £14.94 or 8am-8:30pm £12.69</p> <p>Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Do you have the resilience, compassion, and dedication needed to support children with mental health needs in a residential setting? If so, we want to hear from you!</p> <p>About the Role:As a Children's Residential Mental Health Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing emotional, social, and practical support to children and young people with mental health needs in a nurturing and safe environment. You will work as part of a dynamic team to promote positive outcomes and help the young people develop essential life skills.</p> <p>Responsibilities Include:</p> <p>Providing one-to-one and group support to children and young people.Supporting daily routines, including bedtime, personal care, and activities.Helping young people manage their emotions and behaviours effectively.Promoting a safe and caring environment.Recording and reporting on the progress and well-being of the children.Collaborating with team members, families, and external professionals.</p> <p>What We're Looking For:</p> <p>A caring and empathetic nature with a genuine passion for supporting young people.Experience working in residential care, mental health, or a similar field (preferred but not essential).Strong communication and teamwork skills.Resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure.A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.Flexibility to work the specified shifts (nights or long days).Applicants must be aged 21 or over, in line with OFSTED requirements.</p> <p>What We Offer:</p> <p>Competitive salary and benefits package.Full training and ongoing professional development opportunities.A supportive and inclusive working environment.The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children.</p> <p>Essential Requirements:</p> <p>Right to work in the UK.Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).</p> <p>If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career where you can make a lasting impact, apply now to join our team as a Children's Residential Mental Health Support Worker.</p> <p>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a thorough vetting process, including references and a DBS check.</p> <p>Join us in transforming lives and creating brighter futures!</p>

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