Clinical / Counselling Psychologist / Psychological Therapist

Creating a more psychologically informed environment is a key focus of this role. This can be through multiple models and understanding of the impact of trauma, attachment difficulties and the social inequalities that so often lead to the development of mental health difficulties.

The successful applicant will bring psychological assessment formulation and interventions to individuals and groups who use the services and the teams providing care. Additional qualifications in specific therapy models would be an advantage. Indirect psychological interventions are an important part of the role and you will provide reflective practice, training and clinical supervision to the multidisciplinary teams. You will be experienced and committed to MDT working with an interest in developing and supporting the teams to provide excellent care. An understanding of how to use therapeutic skills in different and often, short time frames is essential.

We are extremely keen to provide all our staff with opportunities for CPD and encourage applicants to cultivate areas of special interests. Supervision and professional support will be provided by senior members of the team. We also regularly have peer led case discussions and share our interests and ways of working through the South West Inpatient Forum which seeks to connect practitioners in the local area.

Would you like to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference to peoples lives to enjoy a better future?

We are looking for a highly skilled Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, Psychological Therapist or Psychotherapist to join the Urgent and Inpatient Care Psychology Team. This is an opportunity to work in the Acute Adult Inpatient wards in Exeter (The Cedars).

We are a small (but growing!) and friendly team committed to bringing a psychological perspective into the acute care environment. In this fast paced and sometimes pressured setting the ability to provide a different perspective can be greatly valued by people who use the service and staff members alike. If you are looking for a varied role with opportunities to gain skills in developing psychologically & trauma informed environments then this could be the role for you!, 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