Principal Practitioner Psychologist

Principal Practitioner Psychologist focuses on to support with the transformation of acute inpatient care, in line with national direction.

What the role involves

• To support with the transformation of acute inpatient care, in line with national direction.
• To provide specialist psychological support, consultation and guidance to other professionals contributing directly to the assessment, formulation and intervention plan.
• To support inpatient colleagues through the provision of supervision, reflective practice and post-incident reflective spaces.
• To contribute to audit, policy/service development and research. To propose and implement policy changes within the areas served.

Skills and requirements

• Completion of further post qualification training within psychological therapies (e.g. DBT, CBT, CAT, CFT, MBT etc.).
• Demonstrable post-qualification experience of specialist assessment, formulation and treatment of adult clients and those with psychological difficulties.
• Evidence of post-qualification CPD as recommended and/or accredited by the BPS, or other professional body.
• Awareness of the principles of a trauma informed care approach.

Additional role context

• Care and treatment for men and women aged 18 to 65 years old with a variety of mental health needs.
• In the latest national NHS Staff Survey (2024) Pennine Care was ranked as the best mental health and learning disability trust in the North.