Clinical/Counselling Psychologist & Professional Lead

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinical or counselling psychologist who would like to develop their career further in a specialised inpatient multi-disciplinary setting dedicated to people who have an eating disorder, in the South West of England. You will have responsibility for the day to day management and supervision of Psychology and Psychological Therapies staff who are working on The Haldon, coordinating the delivery of these psychological services.

Main duties of the job

The service particularly values the development of a psychologically-informed environment to support staff and clients and this post will be central to delivering this. You will also work closely with The Haldon Ward manager and other senior Clinical staff and managers involved in the Eating Disorders pathway, overseeing governance, service developments and other leadership issues. You will also be one of a team of Professional Leads in Psychology and Psychological Therapies within the Specialist Services Directorate where a strong network of professional support is available. The post will be supported via clinical supervision, line managed by the service manager of the Haldon Unit in conjunction with Professional Supervision from the Consultant Clinical Psychologist / Strategic Lead in Specialist Services. Excellent links are established with the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology training programmes at the Universities of Plymouth and Exeter where training placements and service related research opportunities are encouraged.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health & learning disability 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.

Our values

We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values 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 & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Date posted

13 September 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£56,164 to £65,262 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-22-2636

Job locations

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol. or equivalent), eligible for Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Status in the British Psychological Society / Psychological Therapist.
Or
Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology as accredited by the HCPC (or equivalent qualifications as assessed by the
HCPC).
Or
Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (or equivalent as assessed by the HCPC).
Registered with HCPC/UKCP/BABCP/Other Specialist regulatory body

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol. or equivalent), eligible for Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Status in the British Psychological Society / Psychological Therapist.
Or
Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology as accredited by the HCPC (or equivalent qualifications as assessed by the
HCPC).
Or
Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (or equivalent as assessed by the HCPC).
Registered with HCPC/UKCP/BABCP/Other Specialist regulatory body

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).