Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist
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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist
The closing date is 18 September 2026
Job summary
We are committed to improving early intervention and recovery outcomes for people with severe mental illness through evidence-based community mental health rehabilitation. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist to join our Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Team. We are seeking an innovative and flexible psychologist who is passionate about delivering trauma-informed, person-centred care.
This varied role includes assessment, formulation, individual and group interventions, consultation, and supporting psychological practice across the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will contribute to treatment planning, supervision, and service quality improvement. We offer excellent CPD opportunities and ongoing training in therapies including CAT, CBT-P, DBT, EMDR, and FIP.
We support flexible and hybrid working where service delivery allows. The successful applicant will be required to undertake face-to-face appointments across Cornwall, with opportunities for some home working. Flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with service requirements.
Candidates relocating to Cornwall from outside the county may be eligible for relocation support, which can be discussed during the recruitment process and is subject to organisational policy. Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day at Carew House, Bodmin on 25 September 2026. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed.Main duties of the job
- To maintain an overview of the work of all psychological professionals (e.g., traineepsychologists, Clinical Associate Psychologists (CAPs), Psychology Assistants, Mental HealthWellbeing practitioners (MHWPs), psychological therapists) working in the communitymental health team (CMHT) and to be responsible for the systematic governance ofpsychological practice within the team.
- To offer professional support and clinical supervision to psychological professionals (e.g.,trainee psychologists, Clinical Associate Psychologists (CAPs), Psychology Assistants, MentalHealth Wellbeing practitioners (MHWPs), psychological therapists) as needed/appropriateon a regular basis, in line with the requirements of the British Psychological Society.
- To provide a specialist psychological assessment and therapy service to clients of theCommunity Mental Health Team, offer advice and consultation on the team's clientspsychological care.
- To contribute to the development of clinical pathways for clients (adults of 18+ years) of theCommunity Mental Health Service and to collaborate in the planning and implementation ofspecialist Psychological Assessment and Therapies clinics for this group of clients.
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 here. 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
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
201-26-732-A
Job locations
St Austell
Engineers House Porthpean Road St Austell Cornwall
St Austell
PL26 6AD
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 / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
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.
- Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice, including training in supervision skills.
- Relevant prior experience of working as a qualified practitioner psychologist in adult mental health or an associated client group where the experience gained is relevant and transferable.
- 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 including outpatient, community, primary care, in-patient and residential care settings including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems and verbal and physical abuse.
- 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 autonomously within the professional guidelines of the British Psychological Society and the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.
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
- Well-developed skills in effectively communicating, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers, and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
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.
- Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice, including training in supervision skills.
- Relevant prior experience of working as a qualified practitioner psychologist in adult mental health or an associated client group where the experience gained is relevant and transferable.
- 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 including outpatient, community, primary care, in-patient and residential care settings including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems and verbal and physical abuse.
- 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 autonomously within the professional guidelines of the British Psychological Society and the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.
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
- Well-developed skills in effectively communicating, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers, and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
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
St Austell
Engineers House Porthpean Road St Austell Cornwall
St Austell
PL26 6AD
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
St Austell
Engineers House Porthpean Road St Austell Cornwall
St Austell
PL26 6AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Psychology Professions
Yonette Hassell
01208871905
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
201-26-732-A
Job locations
St Austell
Engineers House Porthpean Road St Austell Cornwall
St Austell
PL26 6AD
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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