Clinical / Forensic / Counselling Psychologist

This is a brand new following a reorganisation of the staffing structure of the MHTR service. The service has been provided by the trust since April 2025 so is in its infancy. Secondments will also be considered for this role. This role will work alongside the recently appointed team manager and be responsible for overseeing the day to day clinical delivery of the orders which are completed by the practitioners. This is a great opportunity to help shape and further develop a busy and thriving service working with a small but enthusiastic team.,

• Work alongside the Team Manager overseeing day to day clinical practice of the practitioners and providing clinical advice and guidance
• Responding to and working with key stakeholders such as probation and the courts
• Providing local clinical leadership, co-ordination and supervision for trainees and volunteers employed by or attached to the MHTR service, under the general direction and supervision of the Clinical Lead
• Providing advice and consultancy to professionals, patients, family members, and carers
• To provide clinical supervision and consultation to the MHTR team
• The post holder will be supported by senior colleagues within their specialist field. The post holder will be expected to make good use of the expertise of others within the service to further develop their clinical skills with this client group.
  
  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.

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