Forensic Mental Health Assistant Psychologist

5 days ago


Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Higher Assistant Psychologist to join our Community Forensic Psychiatry Service. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and treatment to individuals with complex mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist Senior Psychologists with assessments, formulation, and planning of psychological interventions.
  • Provide direct psychological interventions to service users under supervision.
  • Review and audit notes, summarizing essential information.
  • Contribute to risk assessments and gather information as part of multi-agency processes.
  • Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, CPA reviews, and ward rounds.
  • Gain experience in professional psychology within the NHS and contribute to research and service evaluations.
Requirements
  • Upper second-class honors degree or higher in psychology.
  • Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
  • Experience working with people with serious mental disorders, learning disability, and complex presentations.
  • Experience completing specialized psychological assessments.
  • Knowledge of psychological interventions and risk management.
About Us

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organization dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion. We are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities and empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and treatment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Higher Assistant Psychologist to join our Community Forensic Psychiatry team at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.Key ResponsibilitiesTo assist Senior Psychologists with assessments, formulation development, and planning and delivery of psychological interventions.To provide...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Higher Assistant Psychologist to join our Community Forensic Psychiatry team at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.Key ResponsibilitiesTo assist Senior Psychologists with assessments, formulation development, and planning and delivery of psychological interventions.To provide...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Full time

    Job OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a psychologist to join our community Forensic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (FCAMHS). Consideration will be given to applicants who want to work either full time or part time.The FCAMHS community team base is in a regional location, covering the East of England region. The service works...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Full time

    Job OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a psychologist to join our community Forensic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (FCAMHS). Consideration will be given to applicants who want to work either full time or part time.The FCAMHS community team base is in a regional location, covering the East of England region. The service works...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Position Overview Fixed Term Contract We are pleased to announce an opportunity for a Band 5 Senior Assistant Psychologist to become part of our innovative and expanding Forensic Community Psychiatry Service on a full-time basis. At Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, we are one of the leading providers of specialized mental...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Forensic Psychologist to join our Community Forensic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (FCAMHS) team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing specialist psychological assessments, advice, and consultation to children and young people with complex mental health needs.Key...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Forensic Psychologist to join our Community Forensic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (FCAMHS) team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing specialist psychological assessments, advice, and consultation to children and young people with complex mental health needs.Key...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Position Overview We are seeking a dedicated psychologist to become a vital member of our community Forensic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (FCAMHS). This role offers flexibility for candidates interested in either full-time or part-time employment. The FCAMHS team operates regionally, providing services across various areas. Established in...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our team at Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our inpatient mental health psychology service, you will work closely with psychologists, psychiatrists, junior doctors, OTs, nurses, social workers, and physiotherapists to provide...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Transformation Unit Full time

    Job OverviewThis is a great opportunity to work within our inpatient Mental Health Psychology service and to work alongside Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Junior Doctors, OTs, Nurses, Social Workers and Physiotherapists, in a dynamic and innovative environment.Our Adult Mental Health 3-3-3 service comprises Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Admission...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleThe Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is seeking a highly skilled Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to join our team in delivering an Enhanced Support Service within the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy to prisoners with personality disorders.Offer...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Clinical Psychologist Assistant to join our team at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our mental health services, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to adults with mental health difficulties.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver psychological...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Full time

    Position Overview Fixed Term Contract Opportunity We are pleased to announce a unique opportunity for a Band Higher Assistant Psychologist to join our evolving Forensic Psychiatry Community Service on a full-time basis. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is one of the key providers of specialized mental health and learning disability...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Full time

    Position Overview The Enhanced Support Service (ESS) operates as a specialized model that consists of a compact, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to working closely with incarcerated individuals and correctional staff. This approach is tailored to address the unique psychological needs of a select group of high-risk prisoners. The primary objective of...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Clinical Psychologist Assistant to join our team at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. As a Clinical Psychologist Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality psychological care to adults with mental health difficulties.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver different...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Psychologist Assistant to join our team at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. As a Clinical Psychologist Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality psychological care to adults with mental health difficulties.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver different...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Psychologist Assistant to join our team at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. As a Clinical Psychologist Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality psychological care to adults with mental health difficulties.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver different...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Full time

    Position Overview Fixed Term Contract Opportunity We are pleased to announce a vacancy for a Band Higher Assistant Psychologist within our evolving Forensic Psychiatry Community Service. This role is offered on a full-time fixed term basis. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is one of the leading providers of specialized mental health and...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom NHS Jobs Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to join our team in the Enhanced Support Service. The successful candidate will provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy, as well as advice and consultation on prisoners' psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and other carers.Key...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom NHS Jobs Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to join our team in the Enhanced Support Service. The successful candidate will provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy, as well as advice and consultation on prisoners' psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and other carers.Key...