Inpatient AMH Psychologist

Job description

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