Principal Psychologist - Band 8b

Job description

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