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Overview 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: Indirect Support - CYP &amp; Families Location: West Cornwall (Penzance &amp; Redruth) + 1 day/week Truro base Your key responsibilities <ul><li>Provide consultation, supervision, and reflective practice to Family Help Teams</li><li>Support professionals with trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches</li><li>Deliver training on psychological models and frameworks</li><li>Influence decision-making with psychological insight and evidence-based practice</li><li>Contribute to workforce development across children's services</li><li>Collaborate with CAMHS, schools, health and voluntary sector partners</li><li>Support service design and development initiatives</li></ul> Qualifications and experience <ul><li>Postgraduate qualification in Applied Psychology (Clinical, Forensic, Counselling)</li><li>HCPC registration (or working towards)</li><li>Experience supporting children, young people, and families indirectly</li><li>Strong knowledge of trauma and attachment theory</li><li>Skills in supervision, training, and multi-disciplinary collaboration</li></ul> What benefits are on offer <ul><li>NHS pension scheme</li><li>Protected CPD time and training budgets</li><li>Weekly CPD, supervision, and reflective practice</li><li>Opportunities for career progression (8a 8b 8c 8d)</li><li>Hybrid working model with flexibility</li><li>Continuation of NHS service benefits</li><li>Supportive and collaborative multi-disciplinary environment</li></ul> What can Athona offer you? <ul><li>Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service</li><li>Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector</li><li>Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding</li><li>Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK</li><li>A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations</li><li>Support beyond placement, making sure you're happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.</li></ul>Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Lewis on or drop an email to

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