Lead Practitioner Psychologist - Community Mental Health

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Practitioner Psychologist to lead and develop psychology services for the West Integrated Care Areas Community Mental Health Teams. The role combines clinical work, supervision, consultation and service development, with opportunities to influence care pathways and trauma-informed, person-centred approaches across adult community mental health.

The post welcomes applicants qualifying in 2026/27 and offers flexibility with some remote

Qualifications

• Proven ability to use complex methods for assessment, formulation, clinical interventions and case management.
• Strong ability to communicate complex information clearly to clients, families, carers and colleagues in and outside the NHS.
• Experience providing professional consultation to other groups and teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and clinical supervision within the West ICA Community Mental Health Teams.
• Deliver specialist psychological assessments and interventions across settings, contributing to case formulation and treatment planning.
• Support service development, trauma-informed and person-centred care within the community mental health framework.

Skills

Complex assessments

Communication skills

Consultation with professionals

Education

Doctoral-level training in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychology

HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist

Experience across care settings (outpatient, community, primary care, inpatient)

Job description

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Practitioner Psychologist to lead and develop psychology services for the West Integrated Care Areas Community Mental Health Teams. The role combines clinical work, supervision, consultation and service development, with opportunities to influence care pathways and trauma-informed, person-centred approaches across adult community mental health.

The post welcomes applicants qualifying in 2026/27 and offers flexibility with some remote