Practitioner Psychologist - Adult Inpatient
Pulse HealthcareChesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom · Posted 9 months agoDescription
Job Title
Practitioner Psychologist – Specialist Personality Disorder Service
Banding
Band 7/8a (depending on experience)
Location
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Service Overview
A specialist service supporting women with personality disorder and complex mental health needs.
Working Hours
Full-time; 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary
Competitive Band 7/8a salary depending on experience (+ incentives & benefits package)
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Are you a passionate and experienced Clinical Psychologist seeking a rewarding role within a specialist personality disorder service? This women-only service offers secure in-patient work balanced with a strong emphasis on therapeutic multidisciplinary care. Located in Chesterfield under Derbyshire County Council, the role provides an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to rehabilitation and recovery for service users with complex needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead psychological assessments, formulation, and ongoing treatment planning for service users
- Deliver evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, and schema-informed approaches
- Develop and co-facilitate group and individual therapy programmes tailored to personality disorders
- Collaborate within the MDT, offering consultation, supervision, and formulation support
- Engage in audit, service development, and evaluation, enhancing best practice across the service
- Champion person-centred care, promoting autonomy and meaningful occupation
- Contribute to research and clinical governance initiatives, supporting continuous improvement
Benefits
- Access to specialist therapeutic training (e.g., CBT, DBT)
- Internal & external CPD with clinical supervision and peer support
- Comprehensive benefits: pension scheme, employee assistance, staff discounts
- On-site meals provided during shifts at many locations
- Opportunities for career progression
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Doctorate in Psychology or equivalent
- HCPC-registered or eligible
- Experience delivering evidence-based therapy (CBT, DBT, schema therapy)
- Proven ability to work within forensic or secure settings, supporting women with personality disorders
Desirable
- Experience in specialist in-patient or secure rehabilitation services
- Skills in clinical audit, service evaluation, or research
- Supervisory experience, keen interest in teaching/supporting junior staffNote: We encourage applications from candidates who don’t meet every requirement—if you bring passion, transferable skills, and a commitment to learning, we want to hear from you!
How to Apply
Apply via the Pulse website—submissions reviewed in real-time. Our recruitment team will contact shortlisted candidates by phone to discuss the role further.
Why Work with Pulse
- Specialist support: Your dedicated Recruitment Consultant guides you throughout
- Access to premium roles: including niche & high-impact positions like this one
- Continuous care: from initial CV advice to offer negotiation and beyond
- Flexibility & transparency in your recruitment experience
Reasonable Adjustments
We’re committed to equality and inclusivity. Reasonable adjustments are available for disabled applicants or those with other access needs—please make us aware at any stage.
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