Job overview
We are looking for an HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist to join our Acute Mental Health Ward for older people. Preceptorships are possible, as well as applications from those with post-qualification experience in this specialism, or those considering a change.
Cove ward was designed to meet the needs of older people and/or those with multiple physical health or frailty. You will be working with an interesting range of patients, including those with a newly presenting mental health needs, and those with longer term serious mental illness that has entered an acute phase, and those with a complex range of physical health needs and sometimes overlapping cognitive difficulties.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
- Cornwall Foundation Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Main duties of the job
Cove ward was designed to meet the needs of older people and/or those with multiple physical health or frailty. You will be working with an interesting range of patients, including those with a newly presenting mental health needs, and those with longer term serious mental illness that has entered an acute phase, and those with a complex range of physical health needs and sometimes overlapping cognitive difficulties.
We are committed to continuing professional development, with options to attend regular supervision groups or CPD, including for Neuropsychology. You would be supported to pursue further training depending on your interests. For example, we have supported staff members to undertake Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology training and to become a Multi-Professional Approved Clinician.
We have strong links with the Clinical Psychology (DClin) and Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) training courses at Plymouth University, regularly hosting Trainees. There are also opportunities to host placements as part of the Undergraduate Psychology Intern programme and therefore there will be opportunities to provide supervision and have support with planning, offering and evaluating interventions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, clinical interventions, and case management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- Has, or is soon to complete Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology, as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS); or Doctoral level training in Counselling Psychology; or Doctorate in Forensic Psychology / BPS doctoral-level Qualification in Forensic Psychology (Stage 2); AND meets the clinical competencies required by the post and the Essential Criteria of this Person Specification
- HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist or expected to be so prior to commencing in post (for candidates still to complete training)
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings
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This advert is for Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £64,750 Per Annum/Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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