Principal Psychologist

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Practitioner Psychologist to provide clinical leadership and specialist psychological input within Pinetree Court Hospital, a 29-bed specialist hospital supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and complex presentations. The service delivers assessment, intensive treatment and active rehabilitation within a safe, therapeutic, and outcomes-focused environment, with the aim of supporting individuals towards successful community living.

About the Role:

Practitioner Psychologist / Clinical Lead

Learning Disability, Autism and Complex Needs

Pinetree Court Hospital, Cardiff

At Pinetree Court Hospital, care is delivered through psychologically informed pathways that emphasise person-centred, outcome-focused planning from admission through to discharge. Our model of care is underpinned by Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Active Support, positive risk-taking, safeguarding, robust clinical governance, community reintegration and the promotion of least restrictive practice. 

As Clinical Lead Psychologist, you will play a key role in leading multidisciplinary assessment, formulation, intervention and outcome evaluation. You will provide psychological leadership across the service, supporting the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care and treatment pathways tailored to individual needs. You will work closely with colleagues across psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, psychiatry and other disciplines to ensure integrated and effective care.  

Pinetree Court Hospital provides several specialist pathways, including rehabilitation, forensic, adapted DBT-informed and complex autism pathways. The successful applicant will be confident in working with individuals presenting with learning disabilities, autism, mental health difficulties, behaviours that challenge, forensic risks and complex clinical needs.

We are very committed to investing in the development of our psychology workforce. The successful candidate will also be encouraged and supported to develop towards becoming an Approved Clinician via access to structured supervision, peer support, leadership opportunities and a personalised professional development plan.

Applicants must hold current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist. Flexible working arrangements are also available.Add description here

What We’re Looking For:

• We are looking for a skilled clinician with significant post-qualification experience in learning disability and/or autism services. Experience in Positive Behaviour Support, psychological formulation, consultation, supervision and service development is highly desirable. You will be committed to delivering person-centred care, improving quality of life outcomes, and supporting individuals to develop the skills and independence required for successful community living.  The role includes providing clinical supervision, consultation, staff training and leadership to multidisciplinary teams. You will contribute to service evaluation, quality improvement and the development of innovative, evidence-based practice across the hospital and wider organisation. The successful candidate will join a supportive network of psychologists and clinicians across Iris Care Group, benefiting from strong peer support, continuing professional development opportunities and involvement in service innovation and outcome-focused practice.