Clinical Psychologist/Psychological Therapist
The closing date is 26 April 2026
Job summary
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
It is an exciting time within our vibrant and forward-thinking Department of Paediatric Psychological Services at Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust (RCHT). We currently have a vacancy in our team and would like to welcome a passionate and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist/Psychological therapist to join us. The post holder will lead the development of psychological support for children with oncology and their families, who are cared for by the Cornwall Paediatric Oncology Service. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a growing team delivering in and out-patient services to shape psychological provision for children, young people, their families and staff.
Main duties of the job
- To ensure the systematic provision of a high quality, accessible, equitable and specialist psychological therapies service for patients under the age of 16 years with the most complex and challenging psychological needs who also have a physical health condition (oncology)
- To support other members of the multi disciplinary team to deliver psychologically informed care, with support from experienced members of the team
- To act as a highly specialist resource to the wider professional community.
- To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic clinical governance of psychological practice across the Service Lines and within the Paediatric Psychological Services team
- To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and clinically relevant research
- To contribute to clinical placements and teaching of psychological professionals and non-psychologists
- To foster regional and national links with other professionals and teams providing similar services
- To provide timely, accurate service line reporting information against contracted activity.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Details
Date posted
10 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
Depending on experience open to Preceptorship role
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
156-7858271
Job locations
RCH
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
RCH
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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