A Psychologist studies human behavior to learn about the mental processes that affect people and how they relate to each other. Specializes in research or works directly with patients. May assess, diagnose and treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders, provide counseling, advise students, focus on workplace issues or consult on criminal cases.
Go back Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Lead Clinical Psychologist The closing date is 10 September 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Lead Practitioner Psychologist to play a key leadership role in developing and delivering integrated health services for adults experiencing mental health difficulties. The post holder will provide a high level of specialist psychological expertise within community mental health settings, supporting complex and challenging cases and ensuring the delivery of effective, evidence-based care. Main duties of the job As the lead psychologist, you will be responsible for overseeing the allocation of referrals, ensuring interventions are provided by appropriately skilled staff, and maintaining high clinical standards across the service. You will offerspecialist assessments, interventions, and evaluations, while also contributing to the development and implementation ofpsychological care packagesfor individuals with significant mental health needs or challenging behaviours. This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements. About us 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. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live her. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services. Details Date posted 28 August 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £66,582 to £77,368 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 201-26-485-B Job locations Banham House Bodmin East Cornwall Locality
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United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Person Specification Education & Qualifcations Essential Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (as approved by
HCPC/BPS
) Or Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (as approved by
HCPC/BPS
). Or Doctorate in Forensic Psychology / BPS doctoral-level Qualification in Forensic Psychology (Stage 2) (as approved by
HCPC/BPS
) Or Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Postgraduate doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling Psychology or its equivalent for those trained before 1996 or outside the UK), as approved by the HCPC; including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment modalities in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. co-morbid/complex presentations ). Additional further training in the use of specific psychometric and/or neuropsychological assessment tools. Current registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist. Desirable Formal training in the supervision of other psychologists including Doctoral Trainees. Experience Essential Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across a range of care settings Substantial experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist with children and young people with Learning Disability/Autism/Neurodivergence. Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan. Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision. Experience of working with adults presenting with high risk and emotionally dysregulated presentations Person Specification Education & Qualifcations Essential Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (as approved by
HCPC/BPS
) Or Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (as approved by
HCPC/BPS
). Or Doctorate in Forensic Psychology / BPS doctoral-level Qualification in Forensic Psychology (Stage 2) (as approved by
HCPC/BPS
) Or Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Postgraduate doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling Psychology or its equivalent for those trained before 1996 or outside the UK), as approved by the HCPC; including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment modalities in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. co-morbid/complex presentations ). Additional further training in the use of specific psychometric and/or neuropsychological assessment tools. Current registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist. Desirable Formal training in the supervision of other psychologists including Doctoral Trainees. Experience Essential Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across a range of care settings Substantial experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist with children and young people with Learning Disability/Autism/Neurodivergence. Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan. Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision. Experience of working with adults presenting with high risk and emotionally dysregulated presentations Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Banham House Bodmin East Cornwall Locality
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United Kingdom Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Banham House Bodmin East Cornwall Locality
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United Kingdom Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details For questions about the job, contact: Operational Lead Community Mental Health Services Gilly Constance gilly.constance@nhs.net 01208834300 Details Date posted 28 August 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £66,582 to £77,368 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 201-26-485-B Job locations Banham House Bodmin East Cornwall Locality
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