Clinical Psychologists

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,

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