Consultant Clinical Psychologist (Team Manager)

Cornwall Council; Truro; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK seeks a Consultant Clinical Psychologist (Team Manager) to lead innovation in psychological care for children and families. This role involves providing clinical leadership, supervising specialist psychologists, and driving service development in the context of Family Help reforms. The ideal candidate will be HCPC-registered and experienced in working with vulnerable populations, aiming to improve outcomes for children facing emotional challenges. Opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team are offered.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team environment

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with a postgraduate qualification.
• Skilled in working with children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Deep understanding of attachment theory and complex developmental trauma.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for Clinical Psychologists.
• Lead and supervise Counsellors in the Jigsaw Post Abuse Counselling Service.
• Champion a culture of reflective practice, resilience, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Working with children and young people

Clinical leadership

Understanding of attachment theory

Resilience and reflective practice

Education

HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with postgraduate qualification

Job description

Consultant Clinical Psychologist (Team Manager)

Are you ready to lead innovation in psychological care and make a real difference for children, young people, and families across Cornwall? We are looking for an experienced dynamic Consultant Clinical Psychologist to join our highly skilled team at the forefront of the Family Help and Early Support reforms.

Main duties of the job

What you’ll do

• Provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for our Clinical Psychologists who are embedded in various teams across Together for Families. Lead and supervise the Highly Specialist band 8b Clinical Psychologists.
• Lead and supervise the Counsellors in the Jigsaw Post Abuse Counselling Service, supporting recovery from child sexual abuse.
• Offer expert consultation, complex formulation, and interventions for vulnerable groups within Social Care.
• Drive service development aligned with the Family Help and Early Support reforms, ensuring psychological thinking shapes policy and practice.
• Champion a culture of reflective practice, resilience, and continuous improvement.

About us

What we offer

• A chance to influence and shape services during a period of exciting reform.
• A supportive, experienced team committed to trauma-informed and strengths-based practice.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership in a forward-thinking local authority.

We would be happy to consider flexible working including condensed hours.

This is a county-wide role, subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.

Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and is an equal opportunities employer. This is a public-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. Cornwall Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship or transfer existing sponsorship for this role.

About you

• HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with a postgraduate qualification.
• Skilled in working with children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Deep understanding of attachment theory, complex developmental trauma, and systemic approaches.
• Experienced in consultation, training, and supporting professionals with emotionally challenging work.
• Resilient, reflective, and passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families.

Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.

Person Specification

Experience

• Skilled in working with children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Deep understanding of attachment theory, complex developmental trauma, and systemic approaches.
• Experienced in consultation, training, and supporting professionals with emotionally challenging work.
• Resilient, reflective, and passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with a postgraduate qualification.

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.