Developmental or Lead Clinical Psychologist/Psychotherapist – Closing date: 03 June 2026
About the role
WEST CAMHS in Cornwall is offering an opportunity for a skilled and motivated Clinical or Counselling Psychologist/Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to join our values-driven service. Applicants should be experienced Band 8b-ready psychologists/psychotherapists, or Band 8a psychologists seeking progression through a structured preceptorship pathway.
You will join WEST CAMHS as either:
Band 8b Lead Psychologist/Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, demonstrating 8b-level readiness, or Band 8a Psychologist/Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, with a clear development plan and preceptorship support to progress to Band 8b during the fixed-term period. Mentoring and supervision will be provided by a Consultant Psychologist/Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and the existing Lead Psychologist.
This is a fixed-term post for 2 years, with possibility of becoming permanent as the service continues to grow.
Main duties
Work with children, adolescents, and their families with complex psychological problems, providing highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy, alongside advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to clinical colleagues. Provide clinical supervision and contribute to service strategic developments. Work autonomously within professional guidelines and the team's policies and procedures. Opportunities for interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary working, developing supervision skills, and regular supervision will be provided by the wider children's psychology/psychotherapy team.
Travel requirement: This community-based role requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county, including areas not accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates must demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
- Professional Registration with HCPC/ACP
- Experience of working with children and young people with severe emotional/behavioural difficulties
Knowledge and abilities
- Experience of working with children and young people in care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £57,528 to £77,368 a year, pro rata.
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About the role
WEST CAMHS in Cornwall is offering an opportunity for a skilled and motivated Clinical or Counselling Psychologist/Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to join our values-driven service. Applicants should be experienced Band 8b-ready psychologists/psychotherapists, or Band 8a psychologists seeking progression through a structured preceptorship pathway.
You will join WEST CAMHS as either:Band 8b Lead Psychologist/Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, demonstrating 8b-level readiness, or Band 8a Psychologist/Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, with a clear development plan and preceptorship support to progress to Band 8b during the fixed-term period. Mentoring and supervision will be provided by a Consultant Psychologist/Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and the existing Lead Psychologist.
This is a fixed-term post for 2 years, with possibility of becoming permanent as the service continues to grow.
Main duties
Work with children, adolescents, and their families with complex psychological problems, providing highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy, alongside advice and consultation on clients’ psychological care to clinical colleagues. Provide clinical supervision and contribute to service strategic developments. Work autonomously within professional guidelines and the team’s policies and procedures. Opportunities for interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary working, developing supervision skills, and regular supervision will be provided by the wider children’s psychology/psychotherapy team.
Travel requirement: This community-based role requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county, including areas not accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates must demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
- Professional Registration with HCPC/ACP
- Experience of working with children and young people with severe emotional/behavioural difficulties
Knowledge and abilities
- Experience of working with children and young people in care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £57,528 to £77,368 a year, pro rata.
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