Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Clinical Psychologist

The closing date is 22 December 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an 8a Principal 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 multicomponent 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

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

26 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-25-0915

Job locations

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust

Collett Way

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ12 4PH

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

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Learning Disabilities services in the NHS and of the knowledge base, skills and practice of clinical psychology.

Desirable

Significant Post-Graduate (D.Clin Psych) experience

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified Clinical Psychologist (D.Clin. Psych or equivalent) and registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)

Desirable

Further training in psychological therapies
Further training and experience in interventions with people with learning disabilities

Experience

Essential

Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision

Desirable

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

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Learning Disabilities services in the NHS and of the knowledge base, skills and practice of clinical psychology.

Desirable

Significant Post-Graduate (D.Clin Psych) experience

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified Clinical Psychologist (D.Clin. Psych or equivalent) and registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)

Desirable

Further training in psychological therapies
Further training and experience in interventions with people with learning disabilities

Experience

Essential

Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision

Desirable

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.