# Principal Psychologist - Band 8b at Pulse Healthcare

Principal Psychologist - Band 8b at Pulse Healthcare in Carmarthen. Full-time. Posted December 17, 2025.

- Company: Pulse Healthcare
- Location: Carmarthen
- Job type: Full-time
- Posted: 2025-12-17
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pulse/jobs/7565874003
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/principal-psychologist-band-8b-pulse-healthcare-feh3zg

## Requirements

- HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- Significant experience in psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention.
- Skills in clinical supervision and service development.

## 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.