Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Assistant Psychologist

The closing date is 22 December 2025

Job summary

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Assistant Psychologist to join the DAANA Service, based at Forde House. This is a permanent, part-time post (22.5 hours per week), offering an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a specialist psychological service.

Shortlisting is scheduled to take place in the first week of January and invitations to interview will be sent to shortlisted candidates shortly after.

About the Role

As an Assistant Psychologist, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting the delivery of high-quality psychological care to service users. Under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, you will contribute to assessment, formulation, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes, in line with service objectives and evidence-based practice.

About You

An undergraduate degree in Psychology (or equivalent)
Experience of working with people experiencing mental health difficulties, preferably within an NHS or similar setting
Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Commitment to equality, diversity, and person-centred care

Main duties of the job

Assist with psychological assessments, including clinical interviews and the use of psychometric measures
Support the delivery of psychologically informed interventions, both individually and in group settings
Contribute to care planning, risk assessment, and outcome monitoring
Assist with data collection, audit, service evaluation, and research activities
Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with Trust policies
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team

What We Offer

Regular clinical supervision and support
Opportunities for learning, development, and progression within psychology services
A supportive and values-driven working environment
NHS Agenda for Change benefits, including annual leave and pension scheme

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

15 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata (22.5 hours per week)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-25-1009

Job locations

Forde House

Harrier Way

Exeter

Devon

EX2 7HU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality.
Experience gained during supervised training of working in services which require clinical psychology.

Desirable

Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a wide range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision

Knowledge & Skills

Desirable

Clinical experience and/or supervised practise working with people with autism/ADHD
Further training in autism and/or ADHD clinical setting.
Knowledge of different psychological perspectives
Experience of working collaboratively with clients

Qualifications

Essential

BA or BSc in Psychology recognised by the British Psychological Society.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality.
Experience gained during supervised training of working in services which require clinical psychology.

Desirable

Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a wide range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision

Knowledge & Skills

Desirable

Clinical experience and/or supervised practise working with people with autism/ADHD
Further training in autism and/or ADHD clinical setting.
Knowledge of different psychological perspectives
Experience of working collaboratively with clients

Qualifications

Essential

BA or BSc in Psychology recognised by the British Psychological Society.

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).

Additional information