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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our expanding psychology leadership structure as the Lead Practitioner psychologist for the East Integrated Care Areas (ICA) Community Mental Health Teams.
The role is a varied one providing balance between clinical work, supervision, consultation, leadership, and service development. Skills and experience in supporting psychological practice in community mental health by contributing a psychological perspective to a NHS, Council and VCSE multidisciplinary team's working and treatment planning are valued.
We are looking for those who are innovative, flexible, and passionate about transforming and delivering services that provide trauma-informed, person-centred care in adult community mental health.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached Job Description.
An advert can only tell you so much, so if you are interested in this post and feel that you have the skills and passion for this work that we are looking for, please get in touch and we will happily fill in the gaps. Even if you do not yet meet the essential criteria for the post, we are keen to create development opportunities and to provide training for the role. We are keen to talk with you.
Please note that, whilst working patterns will be flexible and include some remote working, there will be a requirement for the successful applicants to be physically based within team bases in East Cornwall for most of the week. If you are applying from out of county, there may be an option to work fully remotely for an initial period to allow you the time to organise relocation to this beautiful part of the world. A relocation package is available for discussion.
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
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £64,750 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
201-26-415-C
Job locations
Countywide
Countywide
PL31 2QN
United Kingdom
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