We are looking for an HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist to join our Inpatient Dementia ward. Preceptorships are possible, as well as applications from those with post-qualification experience in this specialty, or those looking for a change.
The role is interesting and varied, working with people with dementia of all ages, often with a complex range of physical health needs and sometimes with overlapping additional complex mental health needs.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
- Cornwall Foundation Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
You will be joining a growing Psychology team within the Dementia and Older Person’s Mental Health (DOPMH) Services. You will be encouraged to develop and maintain relationships with colleagues both within the inpatient and crisis service line, and across community services to support continuity of clinical care and for professional development and support. For example, you will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues from the other acute mental health wards and the range of DOPMH community mental health teams. You will be supported to make close links with Psychology counterparts on Cove Ward (older person’s mental health ward) and with those working in the community into dementia care homes.
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 5,000 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 10 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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.
