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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) provides integrated community and mental health, learning disability and social care services of the highest standard due to our continued commitment to quality and service improvement. We aim to support people of all ages to achieve the very best they can for their health and well being. To ensure that we achieve this goal we look to recruit candidates of a high calibre that share our passion for delivering excellent service user care, research and education.

Contact

Address: Elizabeth House; Fulbourn Hospital; Fulbourn; Cambridge; Cambridgeshire; CB21 5EF
Contact Number: 0800 953 7016

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Ref: 310-CYPF-7872515 Vacancy ID: 7872515

Assistant Psychologist

Accepting applications until: 13-Apr-2026 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 13-Apr-2026 23:59

Location

Gwefan: Newtown Centre
Cyfeiriad: Nursery Road
Tref: Huntingdon
Cod post: PE29 3RJ
Major / Minor Region: Cambridgeshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: 22 months (22 fixed term contract)
Oriau: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Cyflog: £27,485 - £30,162 per annum
Cyfnod cyflog: Yearly
Gradd: (Band 4)

Specialty

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Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

1. Assist with participant communication, recruitment, engagement, and data collection by working with a network of schools and adolescent participants.
2. Support the preparation and organisation of study materials, including assessment measures and participant-facing resources, and facilitate participant access to the digitally delivered psychological intervention.
3. Maintain accurate, timely, and secure trial records, including participant contacts, consent documentation, assessment data, and study-related communications, under the supervision of the Clinical Trial Lead.
4. Conduct study assessments at pre-intervention, post-intervention, and follow-up timepoints, including screening for eligibility, monitoring participant engagement and adherence, and collecting qualitative feedback on participant experiences of the intervention.
5. Support Programme Leads with the logistical aspects of trial delivery, including assisting with the organisation of trial management meetings and related administrative tasks.
6. Communicate effectively with members of the clinical trial team across NHS and university settings through team meetings, minute-taking, and written documentation, ensuring that relevant information is shared appropriately and in line with governance procedures.
7. Contribute as an active member of the research team to the achievement of project goals, including assisting with data preparation and analysis, and contributing to conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications, as appropriate
8. Attend and actively contribute to meetings with the clinical and research team.
9. Liaise with schools, educators, researchers, and NHS clinicians to support participant identification, initial engagement, and the scheduling of trial procedures.
10. Contribute to developing clear, accessible resources and communication materials for adolescents and families participating in the study.
11. Support the accurate collection, organisation, and maintenance of study data across multiple datasets, in line with trial protocols and governance requirements.
12. Develop knowledge, skills, and competencies related to adolescent depression, cognitive behavioural approaches, and applied clinical psychology and research practice through supervised involvement in the trial.

Here at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) we are dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion. We deliver many of the NHS services that are provided outside of hospital and in the community such as physical, mental health and specialist services.

We are a health and social care organisation, offering a wide range of services, including:

Integrated physical and mental health services for adults and older people;
Specialist mental health and learning disability services;
Children and young people’s mental health services;
Children’s community services in Peterborough;
Social care;
Ground-breaking research

We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. For further information about our positive equality, diversity and Inclusion work, please visit https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/equalityanddiversity.

CPFT is looking to build upon its pool of temporary workers with Temporary Staffing Services (TSS). You will be asked at interview if you would be willing to register with TSS. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to take on additional hours that are flexible around your personal circumstances.

Please be advised that in line with the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List, 2020 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust currently are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates whose country of residence is classed as a ‘Red List’ country.

Applicants who require entry into the UK will be required to provide a valid police certificate from the relevant authority from each country (except the UK) where the applicant has been present for 12 months or more, 10 years before the date of visa application, while aged 18 or over.

If you are successful at interview you will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS (if appropriate), references and Occupational Health. To ensure a smooth process please bring all identity documents to your interview. A list of required identity documents will be attached to your interview invitation.

All communications will be sent to you via TRAC Systems. By applying for this post you are agreeing to CPFT transferring the information contained in this application to TRAC. If you are made an offer, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Applicant requirements

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.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

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An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology
Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

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Further postgraduate training in relevant areas such as clinical psychology, adolescence and development, digital mental health, or research

Experience

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Research experience (e.g. undergraduate project, assistant roles, or academic volunteering)

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Experience working with individuals with mental health difficulties
Experience working in clinical environments (e.g., NHS, CAMHS, or community mental health settings)
Experience supporting families or children in distress
Experience administering or scoring standardised clinical measures or structured interviews (e.g., for PTSD)

Skills & Abilities

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High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive or involve distressed individuals
Good oral and written skills to provide trial participants with the relevant information in a sensitive and developmentally appropriate manner
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing demands while maintaining attention to detail
An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context

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High standard of written communication, including experience preparing clinical or research reports

Knowledge & Understanding

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An ability to interact effectively with staff from a range of disciplines and backgrounds
An ability to build rapport with families, including those with young children and/or experiencing mental health difficulties
Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work reviewed and managed at regular intervals

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An interest in working with young people, schools and digital mental health solutions

Other

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Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
Positive approach to working with participants of all ages, including young children and families