We are looking for an HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist to join our Acute Mental Health Ward for older people. Preceptorships are possible, as well as applications from those with post-qualification experience in this specialism, or those considering a change.
Cove ward was designed to meet the needs of older people and/or those with multiple physical health or frailty. You will be working with an interesting range of patients, including those with a newly presenting mental health needs, and those with longer term serious mental illness that has entered an acute phase, and those with a complex range of physical health needs and sometimes overlapping cognitive difficulties.
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.
Cove ward was designed to meet the needs of older people and/or those with multiple physical health or frailty. You will be working with an interesting range of patients, including those with a newly presenting mental health needs, and those with longer term serious mental illness that has entered an acute phase, and those with a complex range of physical health needs and sometimes overlapping cognitive difficulties.
We are committed to continuing professional development, with options to attend regular supervision groups or CPD, including for Neuropsychology. You would be supported to pursue further training depending on your interests. For example, we have supported staff members to undertake Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology training and to become a Multi-Professional Approved Clinician.
We have strong links with the Clinical Psychology (DClin) and Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) training courses at Plymouth University, regularly hosting Trainees. There are also opportunities to host placements as part of the Undergraduate Psychology Intern programme and therefore there will be opportunities to provide supervision and have support with planning, offering and evaluating interventions.
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.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
