Job summaryWe are seeking an experienced and
motivated Practitioner Psychologist to provide clinical leadership and
specialist psychological input within Pinetree Court Hospital, a 29-bed
specialist hospital supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental
health needs and complex presentations. The service delivers assessment,
intensive treatment and active rehabilitation within a safe, therapeutic, and
outcomes-focused environment, with the aim of supporting individuals towards
successful community living.
Main duties of the jobAt Pinetree Court Hospital, care
is delivered through psychologically informed pathways that emphasise
person-centred, outcome-focused planning from admission through to discharge.
Our model of care is underpinned by Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Active
Support, positive risk-taking, safeguarding, robust clinical governance,
community reintegration and the promotion of least restrictive practice.
As Clinical Lead Psychologist,
you will play a key role in leading multidisciplinary assessment, formulation,
intervention and outcome evaluation. You will provide psychological leadership
across the service, supporting the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based
care and treatment pathways tailored to individual needs. You will work closely
with colleagues across psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, speech and
language therapy, psychiatry and other disciplines to ensure integrated and
effective care. About usPinetree Court Hospital provides
several specialist pathways, including rehabilitation, forensic, adapted
DBT-informed and complex autism pathways. The successful applicant will be
confident in working with individuals presenting with learning disabilities,
autism, mental health difficulties, behaviours that challenge, forensic risks
and complex clinical needs.
DetailsDate posted08 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary
67,583 to 80,698 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Job share,
Flexible working,
Compressed hours,
Annualised hours
Reference numberE0148-26-0026Job locationsIris Care GroupPinetree Court HospitalCardiffCardiffCF3 4LLUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo
provide strategic and clinical leadership to the MDT within Pinetree Hospital
and to ensure appropriate clinical governance of all clinical activities within
the Hospital, as delivered by all professional groups.
To
provide strategic and clinical leadership regarding assessment and treatment
delivery to multi-disciplinary clinicians who deliver psychological
interventions at Pinetree Hospital and if required other ICG Learning
Disability ServicesTo
develop, implement and evaluate, along with other staff qualified in the
provision of positive behavioural support, a coherent and evidence based
programme for the delivery of such interventions by the MDT. To
develop robust systems within the organisation to ensure that positive
approaches to challenging behaviour become embedded into the general
functioning and culture of the organisation.
To
ensure that clinical input is integrated with treatment delivery and is
supportive of identified treatment needs for individuals within the
service. To work closely with nursing
staff to achieve this.
To provide practice leadership throughout the Hospital
and be responsive to clinical situations arising on site during working hoursTo
ensure, alongside other members of the Senior Leadership Team, that the service
remains compliant with the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act codes of
practice and that there is appropriate identification and triage of capacity
assessments requiring a clinical decision maker.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesTo
provide strategic and clinical leadership to the MDT within Pinetree Hospital
and to ensure appropriate clinical governance of all clinical activities within
the Hospital, as delivered by all professional groups.
To
provide strategic and clinical leadership regarding assessment and treatment
delivery to multi-disciplinary clinicians who deliver psychological
interventions at Pinetree Hospital and if required other ICG Learning
Disability ServicesTo
develop, implement and evaluate, along with other staff qualified in the
provision of positive behavioural support, a coherent and evidence based
programme for the delivery of such interventions by the MDT. To
develop robust systems within the organisation to ensure that positive
approaches to challenging behaviour become embedded into the general
functioning and culture of the organisation.
To
ensure that clinical input is integrated with treatment delivery and is
supportive of identified treatment needs for individuals within the
service. To work closely with nursing
staff to achieve this.
To provide practice leadership throughout the Hospital
and be responsive to clinical situations arising on site during working hoursTo
ensure, alongside other members of the Senior Leadership Team, that the service
remains compliant with the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act codes of
practice and that there is appropriate identification and triage of capacity
assessments requiring a clinical decision maker.
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialWe are looking for a skilled clinician with significant post-qualification experience in learning disability and/or autism services. Experience in Positive Behaviour Support, psychological formulation, consultation, supervision and service development is highly desirable. You will be committed to delivering person-centred care, improving quality of life outcomes, and supporting individuals to develop the skills and independence required for successful community living. The role includes providing clinical supervision, consultation, staff training and leadership to multidisciplinary teams. You will contribute to service evaluation, quality improvement and the development of innovative, evidence-based practice across the hospital and wider organisation. The successful candidate will join a supportive network of psychologists and clinicians across Iris Care Group, benefiting from strong peer support, continuing professional development opportunities and involvement in service innovation and outcome-focused practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialWe are looking for a skilled clinician with significant post-qualification experience in learning disability and/or autism services. Experience in Positive Behaviour Support, psychological formulation, consultation, supervision and service development is highly desirable. You will be committed to delivering person-centred care, improving quality of life outcomes, and supporting individuals to develop the skills and independence required for successful community living.
The role includes providing clinical supervision, consultation, staff training and leadership to multidisciplinary teams. You will contribute to service evaluation, quality improvement and the development of innovative, evidence-based practice across the hospital and wider organisation.
The successful candidate will join a supportive network of psychologists and clinicians across Iris Care Group, benefiting from strong peer support, continuing professional development opportunities and involvement in service innovation and outcome-focused practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameIris Care GroupAddressIris Care GroupPinetree Court HospitalCardiffCardiffCF3 4LLUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameIris Care GroupAddressIris Care GroupPinetree Court HospitalCardiffCardiffCF3 4LLUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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