About this opportunity
Pulse Healthcare lists this Practitioner Psychologist - Adult Inpatient opportunity in town of chesterfield, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Practitioner Psychologist - Adult Inpatient
Chesterfield
Job Title
Practitioner Psychologist – Specialist Personality Disorder Service
Banding
Band 7/8a (depending on experience)
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
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
Access to specialist therapeutic training (e.g., CBT, DBT)
Internal & external CPD with clinical supervision and peer support
On-site meals provided during shifts at many locations
Opportunities for career progression
Qualifications & Experience
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
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!
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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Who can apply
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