Lead Practitioner Psychologist; Clinical​/Counselling​/Forensic

Lead Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical/Counselling/Forensic)

The closing date is 22 March 2026

We are committed to developing our Clinical/Counselling/Forensic psychologists and are expanding our psychology leadership structure. We are looking for a practitioner psychologist to join our growing psychological professions teams, lead on the clinical supervision of psychological professionals in particular Clinical Associate Psychologists (CAPs) across the West Cornwall adult mental health community services, develop and deliver specialist psychology services. 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.

There will be opportunities to lead on the development of a model of integrated primary and community mental health linking Community Mental Health with Integrated Neighbour Teams and Primary Care Networks.

The Lead Practitioner (Clinical/Counselling/Forensic) Psychologist 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. Training and supervision in leadership, and clinical interventions to deliver and support our NICE‑informed care pathways is encouraged.

Please see attached JD. 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 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.

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 increases the numbers of people who use our services.

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role, please see supporting documents.

• Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (as approved by HCPC/BPS) or Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (as approved by HCPC/BPS). or Doctorate in Forensic Psychology / BPS doctoral‑level Qualification in Forensic Psychology (Stage
  2) (as approved by HCPC/BPS) or Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Postgraduate doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling…