At a Glance
- Tasks: Support social workers and professionals with trauma-informed approaches to help families.
- Company: Join a specialist Clinical Psychology and Therapy Team in West Cornwall.
- Benefits: Enjoy NHS pension, CPD time, training budgets, and flexible hybrid working.
- Other info: Dynamic, supportive environment with clear career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through indirect support and collaboration.
- Qualifications: Postgraduate qualification in Applied Psychology and experience with children and families.
The predicted salary is between 56276 - 63585 £ per year.
Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Practitioner Psychologist to join a specialist Clinical Psychology and Therapy Team (CPAT). This service works indirectly with children and families by embedding psychological thinking into Family Help Teams across West Cornwall. Instead of direct client work, the role focuses on supporting social workers, domestic violence workers, counsellors, and other professionals to apply trauma‑informed and attachment‑based approaches in their practice.
Salary: Band 8a (NHS equivalent) + benefits (can offer as Band 7 Preceptorship)
Position: Practitioner Psychologist – Indirect Support to Family Help Teams
Hours: Full-time (can consider PT), hybrid model (5 days per week, including 1 day WFH)
Setting: Indirect Support – CYP & Families
Location: West Cornwall (Penzance & Redruth) + 1 day/week Truro base
Responsibilities
- Provide consultation, supervision, and reflective practice to Family Help Teams
- Support professionals with trauma‑informed and attachment‑based approaches
- Deliver training on psychological models and frameworks
- Influence decision‑making with psychological insight and evidence‑based practice
- Contribute to workforce development across children’s services
- Collaborate with CAMHS, schools, health and voluntary sector partners
- Support service design and development initiatives
Qualifications
- Postgraduate qualification in Applied Psychology (Clinical, Forensic, Counselling)
- HCPC registration (or working towards)
- Experience supporting children, young people, and families indirectly
- Strong knowledge of trauma and attachment theory
- Skills in supervision, training, and multi‑disciplinary collaboration
Benefits
- NHS pension scheme
- Protected CPD time and training budgets
- Weekly CPD, supervision, and reflective practice
- Opportunities for career progression (8a → 8b → 8c → 8d)
- Hybrid working model with flexibility
- Continuation of NHS service benefits
- Supportive and collaborative multi‑disciplinary environment
Practitioner Psychologist employer: Athona
Join our dedicated Clinical Psychology and Therapy Team in West Cornwall, where we prioritise a supportive and collaborative work culture. As a Practitioner Psychologist, you'll benefit from a hybrid working model, generous NHS pension scheme, and ample opportunities for professional development, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families. Our commitment to continuous learning and career progression ensures that you can thrive in your role and contribute to innovative service design.
