Principal Psychologist - Band 8b

<p></p> <div> <h3><strong>Job Title</strong></h3> <p>Principal Practitioner Psychologist – Older Adult Mental Health Service</p> <h3><strong>Banding</strong></h3> <p>Band 8b (Annex 21 development option available)</p> <h3><strong>Location</strong></h3> <p>Carmarthenshire – Older Adult Mental Health Service</p> <h3><strong>Working Hours</strong></h3> <p>Full-time or part-time options available</p> <h3><strong>Salary</strong></h3> <p>£65,424 – £76,021 pro rata</p> <hr> <h4><strong>Join Our Team and Make a Difference</strong></h4> <p>Are you an experienced Principal Practitioner Psychologist looking for a leadership role in Older Adult Mental Health? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a service in beautiful Carmarthenshire, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping specialist care pathways for our aging population.</p> <p>You’ll work across community and inpatient teams, ensuring high-quality psychological care and supporting workforce development. We welcome applicants who may not yet meet all Band 8b competencies – you can still apply! Successful candidates will be appointed under <strong>Annex 21</strong> and supported with a tailored development plan for up to four years.</p> <hr> <h3><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h3> <p>In this role, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Oversee and coordinate the delivery of high-quality psychological services across older adult mental health settings.</li> <li>Take responsibility for clinical, professional, and managerial governance for psychological practitioners.</li> <li>Lead on specialist psychological assessments, formulations, interventions, and evaluations.</li> <li>Provide expert clinical supervision to psychologists, psychological therapy practitioners, and non-psychology staff.</li> <li>Identify and address training needs, supporting workforce development.</li> <li>Work autonomously within professional guidelines and contribute to service improvement projects.</li> <li>Apply expertise in psychotherapeutic modalities and clinical risk management, including suicide prevention and care pathways.</li> </ul> <hr> <h3><strong>Benefits</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Competitive salary £65,424 – £76,021 pro rata.</li> <li>Flexible working options.</li> <li>Comprehensive professional development plan under Annex 21 if required.</li> <li>Opportunities to lead service transformation projects.</li> <li>Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Qualifications and Experience</strong></h3> <p>Essential:</p> <ul> <li>HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.</li> <li>Significant experience in psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention.</li> <li>Skills in clinical supervision and service development.</li> </ul> <p>Desirable:</p> <ul> <li>Experience working with older adults or transferable skills from other populations.</li> <li>Knowledge of psychotherapeutic modalities and risk management strategies.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applicants who do not meet all requirements are encouraged to apply – the service will support your development.</strong></p> <h3><strong>How to Apply</strong></h3> <p>Apply today via the <strong>Pulse website</strong>. Once your application is submitted, our dedicated recruitment team will contact you to discuss the next steps.</p> <h3><strong>Why Work with Pulse?</strong></h3> <p>Pulse is a leading provider of healthcare staffing solutions, offering access to exclusive roles, expert career advice, and ongoing support throughout your placement.</p> <h3><strong>Reasonable Adjustments</strong></h3> <p>We are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities or additional needs. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.</p> </div>