Principal Practitioner Psychologist

This post offers a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated HCPC-registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join an established Psychology Service within the Pain Management Team. This is part of a wider Clinical Health and Neuropsychology department, which works across the mental health and acute physical healthcare systems. This role would suit a candidate with experience in clinical health and/or mental health services.

The post involves working alongside the other psychologists in the pain psychology service in delivering assessments and individual psychological therapies for people with persistent pain. This role is a senior role within that team and would share leadership responsibilities in the team. The psychology team is embedded within the multidisciplinary Pain Management Rehabilitation Team (Occupational therapy and Physiotherapy) and works closely with consultant and nursing colleagues. You will have the opportunity to contribute to MDT meetings, work with other professionals and be involved in delivering group interventions., The principal purpose of the job is to improve the psychological health & wellbeing of people with persistent pain presentations. The main duties will include psychological assessment, consultation, supervision and intervention. This will involve delivering psychological therapy, contributing to MDT work, and supporting the clinical lead with service developments.

The post would suit a clinician who has an interest in developing experience in health psychology based approaches that can incorporate therapies such as ACT, CFT, EMDR, CBT., 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