Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/Psychological Therapist

Islet Systems; Exeter; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Exeter seeks a Principal Clinical or Counselling Psychologist. This role involves providing clinical leadership and therapy for adults with complex mental health needs, contributing to service development, and working in a supportive team environment. Opportunities for newly qualified applicants are available through a preceptorship program. Join a compassionate team dedicated to high-quality, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Experience in specialist settings and leadership roles.
• Qualified Clinical Psychologist eligible for registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and therapy for adults with complex mental health needs.
• Support multidisciplinary team in recovery using evidence-based approaches.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Psychological Assessment

Therapeutic Interventions

Consultation

Service Development

Education

D.Clin.Psychol. or equivalent

Chartered Clinical Psychologist Status

Job description

Job Summary

Do you want to make a meaningful difference to the lives of adults experiencing complex mental health difficulties?

Are you ready to bring your skills to a compassionate, supportive and forward-thinking team based in the beautiful city of Exeter?

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is looking for a Principal Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, or a Psychological Therapist to join our Core Community Adult Mental Health Team, based at Wonford House. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior clinical role in a service that is committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed, person-centred care.

Preceptorship Opportunity - Band 7 Applicants Welcome

If you are newly qualified, or close to qualification, and interested in this role but do not yet meet the requirements for an 8a post, we welcome applications for a Band 7 preceptorship role. This would be a developmental position with a structured plan and support to progress to Band 8a once competencies are demonstrated.

This post will be offered at 0.7wte (26 hours per week) Band 8a or 0.8 wte (30 hours per week) band 7

Main duties of the job

As a Principal Psychologist or Psychological Therapist, youll provide clinical leadership, assessment, formulation and therapy for adults with a range of complex mental health needs. Youll work closely with our multidisciplinary team to support individuals in their recovery, using evidence-based psychological approaches tailored to individual need.

You Will:

• Provide highly specialist psychological assessments and interventions
• Offer consultation and supervision to other team members
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Support the development and delivery of psychologically-informed care across the team
• Be part of a welcoming psychology community with strong links to the University of Exeter and local specialist services
  
  

About Us

About Devon Partnership Trust

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 coproduction, 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.

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£46,148 to £60,504 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-25-0338

Job locations

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of work in (specialist settings) in a range of service settings or agencies.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Experience in undertaking leadership roles within clinical psychology/psychotherapy/therapy services in the NHS and in contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and clinical policies in multi disciplinary, multi agency contexts.
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Broad knowledge of specialist services and of the services in the NHS where psychology and psychotherapy/ other therapy is commonly applied.
  
  

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Clinical Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol. or equivalent), eligible for Chartered Clinical Psychologist Status in the British Psychological Society/Counselling Psychologist/Psychotherapist/Therapist
• Registration with HCPC/UKCP/Other Specialist regulatory body
• Training or experience in clinical specialism (Adult/older people /arts therapies)
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified Clinical Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol. or equivalent), eligible for Chartered Clinical Psychologist Status in the British Psychological Society/Counselling Psychologist/Psychotherapist/Therapist
• Registration with HCPC/UKCP/Other Specialist regulatory body
• Training or experience in clinical specialism (Adult/older people /arts therapies)
  
  

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)