Principal Counselling/Clinical Psychologist/ (Arts) Psychotherapist

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust; Totnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Totnes is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to improve the psychological health and wellbeing of individuals. You will work collaboratively within community mental health teams and contribute to service development. Candidates must be registered with the Health Professions Council and possess strong clinical leadership skills. This role promotes person-centred service delivery and adheres to professional standards.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Commitment to inclusivity

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Required to provide a high quality psychological service in a specialist field.
• Need to carry a specialist caseload and provide consultancy.
• Must adhere to professional codes of conduct including those of the British Psychological Society.

Responsibilities

• Ensure systematic provision of psychological services.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines.
• Observe all relevant professional codes of conduct.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Direct service delivery

Psychologically informed approaches

Collaboration with community teams

Advice and consultancy

Education

Registered with the Health Professions Council

Job description

Job Overview

Are you an experienced Clinical Psychologist or Psychological Therapist (including Arts Therapists) with a passion for psychologically informed approaches in mental health? The principal purpose of the role is to improve the psychological health and wellbeing of individuals within the post‑holders specialist field of practice. You will work collaboratively with Adult Community Mental Health Teams and their leadership to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred services that are:

• Aligned with national professional guidance
• Informed by NICE recommendations
• Delivered in accordance with key national policy documents
• Integrated within a broader evidence‑based care pathway

This role combines clinical leadership and direct service delivery. You will contribute to service development and help embed psychologically informed practices across the community teams.

Responsibilities

1. To ensure the systematic provision of a high quality psychological service in specialist field of practice, across identified locality area, as a key component of integrated mental health and wellbeing services across Devon Partnership NHS Trust.
2. Providing clinical leadership and supervision for less experienced staff, trainees and volunteers employed by or attached to the psychology service.
3. Carrying a specialist caseload of clients, and providing advice and consultancy to patients and professionals.
4. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within professional and Trust guidelines as lead specialist.
5. The post holder will receive regular professional and clinical supervision in accordance to Trust policy and to Professional Practice Guidelines set out by the British Psychological Society or appropriate designated Professional Body.
6. Observe, and abide by all relevant Professional Codes of Conduct and Practice including the British Psychological Society.
7. The post holder will be fully registered with the Health Professions Council as a condition of employment.

We do 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, and being open to new ideas.

Values & Inclusion

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.

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.