Clinical Psychologist - Clinical School Mental Health Service (CSMHS)
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Clinical Psychologist with an interest in providing evidence-based psychological therapies to Cambridge University’s Clinical School Mental Health Service (CSMHS).
The post will be based in CPFT’s Psychological Medicine Service working with Medical Students in Cambridge University’s Clinical School who are experiencing mental health challenges. The post holder will work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist already employed by this service.
The Psychological Medicine Service includes Liaison Psychiatry and Clinical Health Psychology for both adults and children. There are over 50 Clinical Psychologists working across Adult and Paediatric Psychology. Some of these posts are embedded with specialist teams and others are part of the general services.
This is a one and a half day a week maternity leave cover post with the University of Cambridge’s Clinical School’s Mental Health Service (CSMHS), with flexible and hybrid working.
This role involves providing evidence-based assessments, formulations, and psychological therapy to Clinical School Students at the University of Cambridge’s School of Clinical Medicine. The Clinical Psychologist will be part of the Psychological Medicine Service, which encompasses Adult and Paediatric Psychology and Liaison Psychiatry.
There is potential to collaborate with other relevant services, contribute to national initiatives and develop research opportunities. You would be part of the Psychological Medicine Service which has expertise in a range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and there are excellent opportunities to develop skills and attend relevant CPD in clinical health psychology within this well-established service.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
We look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Please note that 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.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Laura Toplis Job title: Consultant Lead Clinical Psychologist Email address: laura.toplis@cpft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01223 216167
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Hospitals and Health Care
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