Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Practitioner Psychologist to join a specialist Clinical Psychology and Therapy Team (CPAT). This service works indirectly with children and families by embedding psychological thinking into Family Help Teams across West Cornwall. Instead of direct client work, the role focuses on supporting social workers, domestic violence workers, counsellors, and other professionals to apply trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches in their practice.

Salary: Band 8a (NHS equivalent) + benefits (can offer as Band 7 Preceptorship)

Position: Practitioner Psychologist - Indirect Support to Family Help Teams

Hours: Full-time (can consider PT), hybrid model (5 days per week, including 1 day WFH)

Setting: Community / Multi-disciplinary Family Help Teams

Location: West Cornwall (Penzance & Redruth) + 1 day/week Truro base

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Provide consultation, supervision, and reflective practice to Family Help Teams
• Support professionals with trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches
• Deliver training on psychological models and frameworks
• Influence decision-making with psychological insight and evidence-based practice
• Contribute to workforce development across children's services
• Collaborate with CAMHS, schools, health and voluntary sector partners
• Support service design and development initiatives

For this role, we're looking for someone who has:

• Postgraduate qualification in Applied Psychology (Clinical, Forensic, Counselling)
• HCPC registration (or working towards)
• Experience supporting children, young people, and families indirectly
• Strong knowledge of trauma and attachment theory
• Skills in supervision, training, and multi-disciplinary collaboration

What benefits are on offer:

• NHS pension scheme
• Protected CPD time and training budgets
• Weekly CPD, supervision, and reflective practice
• Opportunities for career progression (8a → 8b → 8c → 8d)
• Hybrid working model with flexibility
• Continuation of NHS service benefits
• Supportive and collaborative multi-disciplinary environment

Athona can offer you experts in the healthcare sector, providing a professional and supportive service. We have nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises, and private sector. Our support includes negotiations on terms and onboarding, as well as overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK. We care about your career and will take the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations.