Clinical Psychologist

Devon Partnership NHS Trust; Highweek; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in England is looking for a dedicated Principal Clinical Psychologist to join their multidisciplinary Learning Disability teams. The ideal candidate will provide support for individuals with learning disabilities, conducting complex assessments and designing tailored interventions. A strong commitment to mental health and wellbeing is essential, along with relevant qualifications and experience in therapeutic practices. The position is fixed-term for 30 hours per week, offering a salary range of £55,690 to £62,682 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Learning Disabilities services in the NHS.
• Significant Post-Graduate (D.Clin Psych) experience.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.

Responsibilities

• Involved in complex assessment and formulation.
• Designing complex multi-component interventions.
• Delivering individual or group therapies, care planning, training, and consultation.

Skills

Experience of Intellectual Disability

Psychometric assessment

Therapeutic intervention (Positive Behaviour Support, CBT, DBT)

Education

Qualified Clinical Psychologist (D.Clin. Psych or equivalent)

Further training in psychological therapies

Experience in interventions with people with learning disabilities

Job description

We are looking for an 8aPrincipal Clinical Psychologist to join the South Devon multidisciplinary Learning Disability teams, to help us support the wellbeing of this vulnerable and marginalised group.

You will be a senior part of the Clinical Psychology team across Devon, working in and sharing the clinical leadership of your MDTs. You will be part of a rich multi-disciplinary team including Nursing, Psychiatry, Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language therapy. We have a caring and mutually supportive culture which is a vital foundation for the challenging but rewarding work that we do.

Fixed term 30 hours per week covering maternity leave until 31st January 2027.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for candidates with experience of Intellectual Disability. You will be involved in complex assessment and formulation; designing complex multi-component interventions and delivering these directly and indirectly via individual or group therapies, care planning, training and consultation. We would expect you to have experience of psychometric assessment and at least two forms of therapeutic intervention (such as Positive Behaviour Support, CBT or DBT), as well as an understanding of the latest evidence around interventions. You will take a role in promoting clinical effectiveness, developing and reviewing service provision in order to maximise the wellbeing of individuals with Learning Disability in Devon.

About us

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of co-production, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Learning Disabilities services in the NHS and of the knowledge base, skills and practice of clinical psychology.
• Significant Post-Graduate (D.Clin Psych) experience

Qualifications

• Qualified Clinical Psychologist (D.Clin. Psych or equivalent) and registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
• Further training in psychological therapies
• Further training and experience in interventions with people with learning disabilities

Experience

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
• Extended experience of assessing and working with people with learning disabilities and working within learning disability services
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£55,690 to £62,682 a yearpro rata (30 hours per week)