# Counselling / Forensic Psychologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Devon Partnership NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/counselling-forensic-psychologist/2e1e41ef-4279-410b-82a3-f7d6775516bd - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/counselling-forensic-psychologist/2e1e41ef-4279-410b-82a3-f7d6775516bd.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Devon Partnership NHS Trust - **Town:** Exeter - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Psychologist - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 to £64,750 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working - **Closing date:** 2026-06-25T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-19T12:01:13.633Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9369-26-0449?employerCode=C9369 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/C9369-26-0449/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=C9369-26-0449 - **Employer website:** https://www.dpt.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary We are looking for a Band 8a Clinical / Forensic / Counselling Psychologist to join the Support to Succeed Team. Support to Succeed forms the community part of the offender personality disorder (OPD) pathway in Devon. The OPD pathway is based in prison and probation, with NHS and HMPPS staff working together to increase the wellbeing and reduce the risk of those screened into the pathway, whilst improving the knowledge and attitudes of wider workforce. STS offers support to probation staff through consultation, formulation and training; and psychologically-informed intervention and risk management (IIRMS) for those leaving prison, including a hub service with activities and psycho-education/skills groups. This is a cohesive and enthusiastic team including a probation practitioner, psychologist, assistant psychologists, social worker, a peer support worker, support time and recovery workers and admin support. Space is protected for supervision, reflective practice and training, including both whole-team training and the opportunity to undertake training in specific areas of interest relevant to the service. The post-holder will join the Support to Succeed team in providing evidence based and high-quality care and support. The role is embedded within the wider OPD pathway across Devon and the South West consisting of a range of multi professional clinicians and others. ### Main duties of the job The role will include offering psychological intervention, developing and facilitating psycho-educational and/or skills-based groups, and providing psychologically-informed and relational support to people with complex presentations including significant trauma, difficulties with interpersonal relationships and emotion regulation, substance misuse, history of offending sexually and/or violently and often isolated/stigmatised by society. IIRMS is a growing and evolving service, allowing opportunities to support service development in this post. The role will also include facilitating consultation, reflective practice and training for probation practitioners; offering clinical supervision and line management to assistant psychologists and others; and helping to oversee the day-to-day running of the service. We welcome applications from motivated individuals who are keen to have an opportunity to work with complex presentations, balancing clinical need with risk management. A core part of the role will be to work alongside colleagues from a range of disciplines sharing psychological knowledge and consistently improving the psychological mindedness of the probation and other services. To be successful in this role, you will need to be enthusiastic, forward thinking and emotionally resilient with a passion and commitment to supporting people with personality difficulties. The post-holder will receive regular clinical and managerial supervision from the clinical lead. ### 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. ### Details - Date posted: 19 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 8a - Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working - Reference number: C9369-26-0449 - Job locations: Wonford House, Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AF, United Kingdom, National Probation Service, 3-5 Barnfield Road, EXETER, EX1 1RD, United Kingdom, Probation Service, Brittany House, New North Road, EXETER, EX4 4EP, United Kingdom, National Probation Service, Bay House, Nicholson Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7TD, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role. ## Job Details We are looking for a Band 8a Clinical / Forensic / Counselling Psychologist to join the Support to Succeed Team. Support to Succeed forms the community part of the offender personality disorder (OPD) pathway in Devon. The OPD pathway is based in prison and probation, with NHS and HMPPS staff working together to increase the wellbeing and reduce the risk of those screened into the pathway, whilst improving the knowledge and attitudes of wider workforce. STS offers support to probation staff through consultation, formulation and training; and psychologically-informed intervention and risk management (IIRMS) for those leaving prison, including a hub service with activities and psycho-education/skills groups. This is a cohesive and enthusiastic team including a probation practitioner, psychologist, assistant psychologists, social worker, a peer support worker, support time and recovery workers and admin support. Space is protected for supervision, reflective practice and training, including both whole-team training and the opportunity to undertake training in specific areas of interest relevant to the service. The post-holder will join the Support to Succeed team in providing evidence based and high-quality care and support. The role is embedded within the wider OPD pathway across Devon and the South West consisting of a range of multi professional clinicians and others. ## Job Description The role will include offering psychological intervention, developing and facilitating psycho-educational and/or skills-based groups, and providing psychologically-informed and relational support to people with complex presentations including significant trauma, difficulties with interpersonal relationships and emotion regulation, substance misuse, history of offending sexually and/or violently and often isolated/stigmatised by society. IIRMS is a growing and evolving service, allowing opportunities to support service development in this post. The role will also include facilitating consultation, reflective practice and training for probation practitioners; offering clinical supervision and line management to assistant psychologists and others; and helping to oversee the day-to-day running of the service. We welcome applications from motivated individuals who are keen to have an opportunity to work with complex presentations, balancing clinical need with risk management. A core part of the role will be to work alongside colleagues from a range of disciplines sharing psychological knowledge and consistently improving the psychological mindedness of the probation and other services. To be successful in this role, you will need to be enthusiastic, forward thinking and emotionally resilient with a passion and commitment to supporting people with personality difficulties. The post-holder will receive regular clinical and managerial supervision from the clinical lead. ## Responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of work in Forensic Services in a range of service settings or agencies - Skills in applying complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and management ### Qualifications **Essential** - Qualified Clinical Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol.) or equivalent e.g. Forensic Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist, with eligibility for Chartered Psychologist Status in the British Psychological Society. - Further training in one or more psychological therapies, e.g. CBT, EMDR, CAT, Schema. **Desirable** - Further training in forensic psychology or specialist area relevant to forensic settings - Supervision Training - Management / Leadership training ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Broad knowledge of Forensic services; and of the services in the NHS where clinical psychology is commonly applied. - Extensive knowledge of the knowledge base, skills and practice of Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychology. - Knowledge of the policy context of services to DPT and of leadership in this setting. ## Documents - [Job Description (DOCX, 158 KB)](document:2964201) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.