Date posted: 06 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £64,750 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 201-26-569
Job locations: Longreach Hospital, Redruth, Redruth, TR15 3ER, United Kingdom


Job summary
We are looking for an HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist to join our Acute Mental Health Ward for older people. Preceptorships are possible, as well as applications from those with post-qualification experience in this specialism, or those considering a change.

Cove ward was designed to meet the needs of older people and/or those with multiple physical health or frailty. You will be working with an interesting range of patients, including those with a newly presenting mental health needs, and those with longer term serious mental illness that has entered an acute phase, and those with a complex range of physical health needs and sometimes overlapping cognitive difficulties.

Main duties of the job
Cove ward was designed to meet the needs of older people and/or those with multiple physical health or frailty. You will be working with an interesting range of patients, including those with a newly presenting mental health needs, and those with longer term serious mental illness that has entered an acute phase, and those with a complex range of physical health needs and sometimes overlapping cognitive difficulties.

We are committed to continuing professional development, with options to attend regular supervision groups or CPD, including for Neuropsychology. 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 (DClin) and Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) training courses at Plymouth University, regularly hosting Trainees. There are also opportunities to host placements as part of the Undergraduate Psychology Intern programme and therefore there will be opportunities to provide supervision and have support with planning, offering and evaluating interventions.

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 5,000 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 10 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.

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

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.

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: Longreach Hospital, Redruth, Redruth, TR15 3ER, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website (https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/)


For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Psychological Professions
Kim Bowen-Jones
kim.bowen-jones@nhs.net
07768500111