# Principal Psychologist - Band 8b at Pulse

> Remote · region unclear · Principal · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Apulse%3A7565874003 (read 2026-11-08).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Pulse](https://alderhq.app/companies/pulse)
- Location text: Carmarthen; Turnford Office
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Remote · region unclear (evidence: "Location: Carmarthen; Turnford Office")
- Posted: 2025-12-17 (326 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-03 · last verified: 2026-11-08
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pulse/jobs/7565874003

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: £65k–£76k per year (from the description)

## Description (the employer's text)

### 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.

---
Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Apulse%3A7565874003 and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's own listing; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.