Assistant Psychologist
Join the Adult Eating Disorder Team at Phoenix MCT. We offer secondary care services across Cornwall.
Job Summary
The role is countywide, based in Truro, with expectation to travel anywhere in Cornwall. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the team psychologist.
Eligibility
This vacancy is only open to existing NHS employees of:
- Cornwall Foundation Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
Main duties
- Engage with development and facilitate a new groupwork pathway within the service
- Carry out assessment and direct interventions under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist
- Support multi‑disciplinary multi‑agency teams and work with staff, families and carers
- Contribute to teaching, training and research in the department
- Carry a clinical caseload under supervision
- Support research projects and provide audits and other data collection and analysis
- Support consultations and training of staff outside the service
About Us
Phoenix MCT is 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 physical and mental health.
Details
- Date posted: 22 December 2025
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: 5
- Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum
- Contract: Fixed term (24 months)
- Working pattern: Full‑time
- Reference number: 201-25-941
- Job location: Truro Health Park, Infirmary Hill, Truro, TR12JA
Person Specification
Essential
- Psychology degree accredited by BPS, eligible for graduate membership of BPS
- Up‑to‑date knowledge of psychology
- Experience working with mental health problems and/or other disabilities
- Previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist
- Good knowledge of applying psychological theory to practice
- Hold a valid UK driving licence
Desirable
- Experience working with people with severe mental illness (e.g., eating disorders) and their families/carers
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure to DBS required.
Employer Details
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation TrustTruro Health Park, Infirmary Hill, Truro, TR12JAWebsite: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/
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