Principal Psychologist - Band 8b
Pulse HealthcareCarmarthen, Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom · Posted 8 months agoDescription
Job Title
Principal Practitioner Psychologist – Older Adult Mental Health Service
Banding
Band 8b (Annex 21 development option available)
Location
Carmarthenshire – Older Adult Mental Health Service
Working Hours
Full-time or part-time options available
Salary
£65,424 – £76,021 pro rata
Join Our Team and Make a Difference
Are you an experienced Principal Practitioner Psychologist looking for a leadership role in Older Adult Mental Health? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a service in beautiful Carmarthenshire, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping specialist care pathways for our aging population.
You’ll work across community and inpatient teams, ensuring high-quality psychological care and supporting workforce development. We welcome applicants who may not yet meet all Band 8b competencies – you can still apply! Successful candidates will be appointed under Annex 21 and supported with a tailored development plan for up to four years.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Oversee and coordinate the delivery of high-quality psychological services across older adult mental health settings.
- Take responsibility for clinical, professional, and managerial governance for psychological practitioners.
- Lead on specialist psychological assessments, formulations, interventions, and evaluations.
- Provide expert clinical supervision to psychologists, psychological therapy practitioners, and non-psychology staff.
- Identify and address training needs, supporting workforce development.
- Work autonomously within professional guidelines and contribute to service improvement projects.
- Apply expertise in psychotherapeutic modalities and clinical risk management, including suicide prevention and care pathways.
Benefits
- Competitive salary £65,424 – £76,021 pro rata.
- Flexible working options.
- Comprehensive professional development plan under Annex 21 if required.
- Opportunities to lead service transformation projects.
- Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- Significant experience in psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention.
- Skills in clinical supervision and service development.
Desirable:
- Experience working with older adults or transferable skills from other populations.
- Knowledge of psychotherapeutic modalities and risk management strategies.
Applicants who do not meet all requirements are encouraged to apply – the service will support your development.
How to Apply
Apply today via the Pulse website. Once your application is submitted, our dedicated recruitment team will contact you to discuss the next steps.
Why Work with Pulse?
Pulse is a leading provider of healthcare staffing solutions, offering access to exclusive roles, expert career advice, and ongoing support throughout your placement.
Reasonable Adjustments
We are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities or additional needs. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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