The closing date is 27 July 2026.
We are looking for an HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist to join our Inpatient Dementia ward. Preceptorships are possible, as well as applications from those with post‑qualification experience in this specialty, or those looking for a change.
The role is interesting and varied, working with people with dementia of all ages, often with a complex range of physical health needs and sometimes with overlapping additional complex mental health needs.
This position is open to current NHS employees of Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, and Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. Applicants not working for one of these organisations will not be considered.
Main duties of the job
You will be joining a growing Psychology team within the Dementia and Older Person’s Mental Health (DOPMH) Services. You will be encouraged to develop and maintain relationships with colleagues both within the inpatient and crisis service line, and across community services to support continuity of clinical care and for professional development and support. For example, you will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues from the other acute mental health wards and the range of DOPMH community mental health teams. You will be supported to make close links with Psychology counterparts on Cove Ward (older person’s mental health ward) and with those working in the community into dementia care homes.
Job responsibilities
We are committed to continuing professional development, with options to attend regular supervision groups or CPD, including for Neuropsychology and the Supporting Behaviour Pathway. 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 training courses at Plymouth University, regularly hosting Trainee Clinical Psychologists and Trainee Clinical Associates in Psychology. There are also opportunities to host placements as part of the Undergraduate Psychology Intern programme, providing supervision and support with planning, offering, and evaluating interventions.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
- 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
Skills and Aptitudes
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, clinical interventions, and case management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
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.
Salary: £49,387 to £64,750 per annum, pro rata.
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