Welcome to CPFT's Spotlight Vacancy page.
This page is to put a spotlight on a select few vacancies each week.
Helping promote specialist jobs to ensure we are reaching every new potential candidate.
If you would like any further information on any of the jobs below or working for CPFT in general.
Please email the recruitment team on cpftrecruitment@cpft.nhs.uk
Band 3
Band 3
Peer Support Worker
We are looking for a Peer Support Worker to join our team at the Darwin Centre. The Darwin Centre for Young People is a Tier 4 adolescent inpatient unit based in Cambridge. The unit offers assessment and treatment to young people, aged 13-18 years old, experiencing psychiatric, emotional or psychological problems that interfere with their social, interpersonal and educational functioning.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Site: The Darwin Centre for Young People, Fulbourn, Cambridge
Salary: £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata
Closing 16/03/2026 23:59
Find out more and apply HERE
Band 6
Band 6
First Responder (Mental Health Practitioner)
This is an exciting opportunity for a full-time Mental Health First Responder within our First Response Service. We provide 24-hour access to mental health services for individuals of all ages experiencing a mental health crisis.
If you join us, you will be part of a pioneering and award-winning team, working closely with community agencies such as the police, ambulance services, and local authorities to develop short-term contingency plans for those in crisis. Our shift patterns are 08:00-20:00, 11:00-23:00, and 20:00-08:00, ensuring round-the-clock support.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Site: Kingfisher House, Huntingdon
Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Closing 15/03/2026 23:59
Find out more and apply HERE
Discharge Planning Social Worker Facilitator
The post holder will demonstrate expert knowledge in discharge options, services available, whilst providing support to the patient, their family/carer and care workers in communicating the possible plan, estimated date of discharge and managing expectations and any concerns raised. The post holder will aim for a safe and sustainable discharge by highlighting and managing any potential risks thus reducing the risk of readmission.
The purpose of the role is to contribute at the multidisciplinary team meeting by ensuring that the patient’s wishes are heard, needs are assessed and are well managed to achieve a timely discharge. Also, to promote advanced care planning where appropriate to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.
To identify social care needs of older people and to be aware of / able to access adult social care processes which facilitate the provision of care on discharge from hospital.
Contract: 12 months (Fixed term end date May 2027)
Hours: Part time - 21 hours per week (Flexible days Monday-Friday)
Site: Fulbourn Hospital, Cambridge
Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
Closing 15/03/2026 23:59
Find out more and apply HERE
Band 7
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Team Leader)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy team in Cambridgeshire as Team Lead. In this role, the post holder will work independently to provide highly specialist input across outpatient clinics, home visits, and community hospital wards, delivering expert assessment and intervention for adults with complex communication and swallowing needs.
Alongside clinical responsibilities, the post holder will oversee a small team of therapists and clinical assistants within the Cambridgeshire or Huntingdon locality, ensuring high standards of care and professional development. There may also be scope for the successful candidate to continue to work with a specialist caseload relating to their prior experience, or to explore and develop a new area of specialism, offering both leadership and growth opportunities within a supportive and dynamic team.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 32 hours per week
Site: Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon
Salary: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata
Closing 11/03/2026 23:59
Find out more and apply HERE
Advanced Speech and Language Therapist
Clare Lodge is a national provider of secure accommodation "welfare" only placements and the only all female unit in England. The home is governed by Peterborough City Council. CPFT provides an in reach health service that includes caring for young people’s physical and emotional wellbeing. The team also uses the integrated framework for secure care and works in a collaborative way with PCC to support a therapeutic environment.
We are a friendly, passionate, and patient focussed team who are dedicated to working alongside our Local authority partners to improve both health and social outcomes and deliver the best possible care.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Site: Clare Lodge, Glinton, Peterborough
Salary: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata
Closing 11/03/2026 23:59
Find out more and apply HERE
Band 8a
Band 8a
Principal Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - ASD specialist
This an exciting opportunity to join an established neurodevelopmental CAMHS service as an ASD specialist psychologist.
The role will include supporting and developing the team, providing consultation, and clinical work.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 18.75 hours per week
Site: Newtown Centre, Huntingdon
Salary: £64,455 - £74,896 per annum, pro rata
Closing 16/03/2026 23:59
Find out more and apply HERE