Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Clinical Psychologist - CFHD

The closing date is 20 April 2026

Job summary

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Fixed Term Maternity cover post for a Clinical Psychologist (Band 7) until March 2027 to join the Mood, Emotions and Relationships (MERs) Pathway within Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD). This role is offered as a part time opportunity, 18.75 hours (0.5 WTE), based in Springfield Court, Barnstaple, North Devon.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality psychological care for children and young people experiencing moderate to severe mental health needs.

The MERs pathway is part of our wider integrated model of care in CFHD, supporting young people with difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, emotional dysregulation and relational challenges. You will be part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team, working closely with colleagues across health, education and social care to deliver formulation-driven, trauma-informed interventions.

This is an ideal role for Clinical Psychologists looking to gain experience in working with children and young people with a blend of therapeutic work and service development, in a beautiful part of the country in CFHD.

Main duties of the job

We Offer:

Regular clinical supervision, a dedicated job plan, and access to a strong psychology network within CFHD

Main Duties of the Job:

Deliver specialist psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions for children, young people, and their families
Contribute to multi-disciplinary team working, offering consultation and shared formulation
Offer clinical supervision and support to colleagues within the MERs pathway
Engage in service development, evaluation, and quality improvement, aligned with the THRIVE framework
Support trauma-informed, developmentally sensitive practice across the team
Collaborate with young people, families, and professionals across systems to ensure joined-up, person-centred care

About us

At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

Our children and young people say

We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-26-0262

Job locations

Integrated Childrens Services

Fishleigh Road

Roundswell Business Park

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 3UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent e.g. Masters level qualification in Clinical Psychology if qualified before 1996.
Active registration as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC.

Desirable

Post qualification specialist therapy/assessment training relevant to children and young people
Post qualification training or proven equivalent experience in supervision.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent e.g. Masters level qualification in Clinical Psychology if qualified before 1996.
Active registration as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC.

Desirable

Post qualification specialist therapy/assessment training relevant to children and young people
Post qualification training or proven equivalent experience in supervision.

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).