Inpatient AMH Psychologist

<p></p> <div> <h2></h2> <div> <h2><strong>Job Title</strong></h2> <p>Practitioner Psychologist – Adult Acute Inpatient</p> <h2><strong>Location</strong></h2> <p>Cheshire</p> <h2><strong>Working Hours</strong></h2> <p>2 days per week (part‑time)<br>Starting ASAP</p> <h2><strong>Salary</strong></h2> <p>Competitive salary, pro‑rata (dependent on experience)</p> <h3><strong>About the Role</strong></h3> <p>Pulse is recruiting an experienced<strong> Psychologist</strong> for a <strong>part‑time inpatient role</strong> within an <strong>adult acute service</strong>, working across <strong>two wards</strong>.</p> <p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established <strong>multidisciplinary team (MDT)</strong>, offering autonomy, clinical variety, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to service delivery. <span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">It is an inpatient role, working within an MDT, supervising pre-qualified psychologists and occasionally working with more complex patients directly.</span></p> <p>The service is based in <strong>Cheshire</strong>. This role is ideal for psychologists with <strong>previous inpatient experience</strong> looking for flexible working alongside high‑quality clinical practice.</p> <h2><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h2> <p>In this role, <strong>you will</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Work as part of a multidisciplinary inpatient team across two adult acute wards</li> <li>Provide <strong>clinical supervision</strong> to pre‑qualified and junior psychologists</li> <li>Support psychological formulation and intervention planning within the MDT</li> <li>Occasionally carry a small caseload of <strong>more complex patients</strong>, where required</li> <li>Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives</li> </ul> <p>This role offers you the opportunity to shape clinical practice while maintaining a strong work‑life balance.</p> <h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2> <p>In this role, <strong>you’ll benefit from</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Flexible <strong>part‑time working (2 days per week)</strong></li> <li>Competitive salary package</li> <li>Supportive, established MDT environment</li> <li>Opportunity to focus on <strong>supervision and leadership</strong></li> <li>Strong clinical governance and professional support</li> <li>Well‑resourced inpatient service with clear clinical pathways</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Qualifications and Experience</strong></h2> <h3><strong>Essential / Minimum Requirements</strong></h3> <ul> <li>HCPC registration as a <strong>Practitioner Psychologist</strong></li> <li>Experience working with <strong>adult mental health populations</strong></li> <li>Ability to work autonomously within an MDT setting</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Desirable</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Previous <strong>inpatient or acute ward experience</strong></li> <li>Experience supervising trainees or pre‑qualified psychologists</li> <li>Confidence working with complex mental health presentations</li> </ul> <p><em>If you don’t meet every requirement but feel this role could be a good fit, we strongly encourage you to apply.</em></p> <h2><strong>How to Apply</strong></h2> <p>Apply directly through the <strong>Pulse website</strong>. One of our specialist recruitment consultants will then contact you to discuss the role in more detail and support you through the process.</p> <h2><strong>Why Work with Pulse?</strong></h2> <p>At Pulse, we specialise in <strong>psychology recruitment</strong> and work closely with both candidates and services to ensure the best match. We offer:</p> <ul> <li>Dedicated consultant support throughout the process</li> <li>Honest, transparent communication</li> <li>Insight into services before interview</li> <li>Ongoing support beyond placement</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Reasonable Adjustments</strong></h2> <p>Pulse is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require <strong>reasonable adjustments</strong> at any stage of the application process, please let us kn ... (truncated, view full listing at source)