Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist (Developmental)

Main area : Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist (Developmental)

Grade : Band 7-Band 8a

Contract : Permanent

Hours : Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref : 201-25-187

Employer : Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type : NHS

Site : Bodmin Hospital

Town : Bodmin

Salary : £46,148 - £60,504 Per Annum

Salary period : Yearly

Closing : 02 / 03 / 2025 23 : 59

Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist (Developmental)

Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Job overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate HCPC registered psychologist to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team (MDT) within an inpatient acute mental health setting.

This is an exciting opportunity for a psychologist who is eager to develop professionally and contribute to providing high-quality care in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

Main duties of the job

• Psychological Assessments & Interventions : Conduct psychological assessments and deliver evidence-based treatments to individuals within an acute inpatient setting, focusing on improving their mental health and well-being.
• Collaboration with MDT : Work closely with the MDT to deliver holistic, person-centred care, integrating psychological and systemic principles to support recovery.
• Systemic Approach : Apply systemic knowledge to effectively engage with individuals, families, and teams.
• Therapeutic Activities : Contribute to ward-based therapeutic activities and support the implementation of compassionate care practices.
• Supervision & Development : Participate in regular supervision and ongoing training to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
• Reflective Practice : Provide reflective practice, supervision and professional development opportunities to the team.

Person specification

Qualifications

Experience

Working for our organisation

We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted regarding interview details.

If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Name : Kim Bowen-Jones

Job title : Head of Psychological professions : Inpatient

Email address : [email protected]

Telephone number : 07768500111

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