Clinical Psychologist

Job Title: Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist – Older People’s Mental Health

Tripod Partners are currently recruiting for a Band 8a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist to join the Older People’s Mental Health team in Peterborough. This is a full-time role, offering a mix of face-to-face clinical contacts and some remote working.

Key Responsibilities

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  Provide therapy to older adults with a range of psychiatric conditions, focusing on complex or comorbid cases that require specialised care beyond primary care psychological therapies.

  
  


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  Work closely with the well-established multidisciplinary team (MDT), including psychiatrists and nurses, to deliver comprehensive mental health support.

  
  


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  Engage in face-to-face clinical work at least three days per week, with the option for remote working for non-clinical tasks.

  
  


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  Collaborate with the team to assess, plan, and implement effective treatment plans for older adults with functional mental health illnesses.

  
  

Position Details:

• Location: City Care Centre, Peterborough (With potential for some remote working)


• Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00


• Contract Duration: Minimum 6 months (to provide a full course of treatment to patients with complex needs)


• Rate: £35.00 per hour


• Pay Type: Umbrella or PAYE available

Requirements:

• Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with experience in secondary care mental health, preferably with older adults


• HCPC Registration


• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and manage complex caseloads


• Enhanced DBS Check (adults) required

How to Apply:

If you have the relevant experience for this role, please click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV. Alternatively, email or call Neil to apply