Highly Specialised Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist in the Adult Eating Disorder Team in Cornwall. The role involves delivering complex psychological care and supporting a multidisciplinary team focused on trauma-informed care and evidence-based interventions. The ideal candidate will have significant clinical experience and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Significant clinical experience post-qualification with diverse client groups.
• Expertise in complex assessment and formulation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex psychological interventions for clients with Anorexia Nervosa.
• Provide consultation to other care professionals.
• Assist the ED team during a period of innovation.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Trauma-informed Care

Supervision

Education

Doctoral level training in Psychology

HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary

Due to retirement, an exciting opportunity has arisen in the Countywide Adult Eating Disorder Team in Cornwall!

Are you passionate about working with adults struggling with eating disorders in Cornwall?
Are you dynamic, innovative, and eager to be part of an integrated service that meets the holistic needs of adults with eating disorders?

If so, this post could be for you!

The countywide Adult Eating Disorder team is seeking a committed Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist capable of providing complex psychological care planning, assessment, consultation, and supervision.

Our team’s 8a Clinical Psychologists play a vital role in delivering complex, integrative psychological care, supervision, service development, and training of psychology professionals.

Main duties of the job

• You will be part of a multidisciplinary Adult Eating Disorders team focused on ensuring clients receive appropriate help promptly.
• Your expertise will support the new clinical model emphasizing trauma-informed care, shared decision-making, needs-led, evidence-based interventions.
• You will assist the ED team during a period of innovation aligned with ICA areas and Cornwall’s Transformation plans.
• You will deliver complex psychological interventions for clients with Anorexia Nervosa and provide consultation to other care professionals.
• You will offer clinical supervision and contribute to the development of learners in practice.

About us

We are an NHS community and mental health provider trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, delivering community and hospital-based care to improve physical and mental health, including support for dementia and learning disabilities.

We value our staff and aim to be a great place to work, providing excellent care and forming strong partnerships.

Our services support over 568,000 residents and visitors, working across community clinics, hospitals, and homes.

Job description

For detailed responsibilities and person specifications, please see the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Post-graduate training (doctoral level or equivalent) in clinical, counselling, or forensic psychology, accredited by BPS.
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development as per BPS and HCPC standards.

Desirable

• ACAT accreditation as a CAT/CBT therapist or supervisor.
• Training in relevant psychometrics (e.g., WAIS, ADOS, PDS, PAI).

Experience

Essential

• Significant clinical experience post-qualification, working with diverse client groups including trauma and personality disorders; experience supervising staff.
• Expertise in complex assessment, formulation, and presenting findings effectively.
• Experience applying research methods in mental health settings.

Desirable

• Experience in service development, pathway design, and clinical leadership.
• Applied experience in psychological therapies for eating disorders and trauma, including CAT and CBT.

Additional requirements include DBS clearance and UK registration.

Employer details

Employer: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Truro Health Park, Truro, TR1 2JA

Website: [see official site]