About this role
Job summary
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.
Fixed term end date: 31/03/2027
Main duties of the job
Work alongside the Team Manager overseeing day to day clinical practice of the practitioners and providing clinical advice and guidanceResponding 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 LeadProviding advice and consultancy to professionals, patients, family members, and carersTo provide clinical supervision and consultation to the MHTR teamThe 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.
About us
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
Our values
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills Essential
Knowledge and familiarity of secure services; and of the services in the NHS where psychology and psychological therapies is commonly applied. An understanding of providing psychological therapy for service users presenting with Severe and Complex mental health problems. Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills
Qualifications Essential
Qualified Clinical or Counselling or Forensic Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol. or equivalent) and eligible for Chartered Clinical or Counselling of Forensic Psychologist Status in the British Psychological Society and Registered with HCPC. Further training or experience in clinical specialism Further training in related area
Desirable
Further training in at least one (other) psychological therapy IT Skills
Experience Essential
Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a wide range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings. Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality
Desirable
Experience of working under supervision in secondary care adult mental health services Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
Experience Essential
Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a wide range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings. Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality
Desirable
Experience of working under supervision in secondary care adult mental health services Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address Whipton Hospital
Hospital Road
Exeter
Devon
EX1 3PQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)