Job requirements
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling formation of networks with professionals within the Trust and from other agencies to promote effective team working with clients.
- Experience
Experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of service users across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.
- Experience
Experience of working with a setting working with service users who have experienced developmental trauma delivering trauma informed interventions
- Experience
Experience of delivering EMDR and TF CBT to service users who have experienced complex trauma
- Experience
Experience of developing interventions (e.g. group programmes, psychoeducation) for service users who have complex CPTSD
- Skills & Abilities
Excellent assessment and formulation skills in regard to C-PTSD, with a thorough understanding of up-to-date theory.
- Skills & Abilities
Highly developed skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management including the use of theoretical models to analyse information and to develop formulations upon which to base choice of treatment with particular reference to Adult Mental Health
- Education & Qualifications
Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology and HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist
- Education & Qualifications
Post graduate training in 2 or more trauma-focussed psychological therapies e.g.TF-CBT, EMDR (Level 3), NET, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy or other.
- Education & Qualifications
Undertaken or intending to undertake training in supervising trainees.
- Knowledge and Understanding
Knowledge of working with people with complex needs.
- Knowledge and Understanding
Good understanding of other professionals’ theoretical perspectives of this service user group.
- Knowledge and Understanding
Knowledge of legislation in relation to the service user group and the setting, and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group.
- Knowledge and Understanding
Specialist knowledge of complex trauma and complex PTSD
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Ability to travel independently and in a timely manner across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to meet strict deadlines.
- Experience
Experience of working with people who are neurodiverse and adapting interventions
- Experience
Experience of teaching staff about formulation and trauma informed care
- Education & Qualifications
BABCP accredited
- Education & Qualifications
Additional training in advanced techniques e.g. working with parts/ ego states in EMDR, Flash, EMDR 2.0.
- Knowledge and Understanding
Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies to patients specifically ACT, compassion focused therapies,
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Clinical Psychologist (Band 8a) to join the Psychological Skills Service (PSS Cambridge) within Adult and Specialist Mental Health Services.
This innovative and specialist service supports adults affected by complex trauma and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), delivering evidence-based, trauma-informed psychological interventions while promoting a greater understanding of trauma across the wider healthcare system.
The successful post holder will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment for individuals experiencing complex trauma-related difficulties. They will deliver a range of evidence-based interventions including EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT and Compassion Focused approaches, while contributing to service development, supervision, training, consultation and leadership activities.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about trauma-informed care, clinical excellence, workforce development and improving outcomes for people with complex psychological needs.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities
The post holder will provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults presenting with complex trauma and Complex PTSD. They will undertake comprehensive assessments and develop individualised, trauma-informed treatment plans that reflect the needs and experiences of service users.
The role involves delivering evidence-based psychological therapies, including:
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Schema-informed approaches
The post holder will maintain clinical responsibility for a specialist caseload, monitor outcomes, adapt interventions in response to clinical need and coordinate psychological care packages. They will work collaboratively with service users, carers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective and holistic care planning.
Leadership, Consultation and Supervision
Post holder will support the development of trauma-informed practice through leadership, training and consultation activities, including:
- Providing formal and informal clinical supervision.Supporting and developing junior psychologists and multidisciplinary staff.
- Offering expert advice regarding complex clinical presentations, risk management and professional boundaries.
- Contributing to recruitment, induction and workforce development activities.
- Supporting service-wide implementation of trauma-informed care principles.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- Undertake specialist psychological assessments, risk assessments and trauma-informed formulations for adults experiencing complex trauma and C-PTSD.
- Deliver evidence-based psychological therapies, including EMDR,
- Trauma-Focused CBT and trauma-informed interventions.
- Maintain a specialist caseload and exercise responsibility for assessment, treatment planning, intervention and discharge.
- Provide psychological consultation, guidance and specialist advice to multidisciplinary colleagues and partner services.
- Deliver individual and group therapeutic interventions and contribute to innovative trauma-informed treatment programmes.
- Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and support to trainee psychologists, assistant psychologists, Clinical Associate Psychologists and staff.
- Promote and embed Trauma-Informed Care principles across services and systems.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement, research, audit and evaluation activities.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and care planning forums to improve care pathways for service users.
- Support the development of psychoeducational resources, training programmes and materials for staff, service users and carers.
- Ensure high standards of clinical governance, patient safety, safeguarding and professional practice.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and utilise information systems to support service delivery, audit and research activities
Please note for this role you will need the ability to travel independently and in a timely manner across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to meet strict time deadlines.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Psychologist with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust in Wisbech, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Oct 2026.
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