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Specialist Practitioner Psychologist (SARC)

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 08 July 2025


• Salary: £55,690.00 to £62,682.00 per year


• Additional salary information: £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year


• Hours: Full time


• Closing date: 22 July 2025


• Location: Exeter, EX2 5AZ


• Company: NHS Jobs


• Job type: Permanent


• Job reference: C0023-25-1298

Summary

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role We are seeking a Specialist Psychologist to clinically lead the Trauma Resilience Hub, based within Devon and Cornwall Sexual Assault Referral Centres. This is an exciting new role within the sexual violence therapeutic sector, which will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of forensic doctors and nurses, safeguarding specialist, crisis workers and social workers. The Trauma Resilience Hub is an integral part of the system response to adults who have experienced sexual harm and trauma and have complex mental health needs. The postholder will provide clinical expertise and experience in assessment/formulation and delivery of trauma-based interventions, providing case consultation and clinical supervision to those in the sexual violence sector who are supporting adults with complex mental health needs within the community. We are looking for a leader who is keen to support system change for adults who have been raped and sexually abused at a strategic level, establishing and navigating pathways into secondary mental health partners.

Working Pattern: 22.5 Hours per week

Interview Date: 5th August 2025

For further information please contact: Lyndsay Howell General Manager on 0300 303 4626 lyndsay.howell1@nhs.net

Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.


• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.


• Car lease schemes.


• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).


• Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

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backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you
is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive
in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.