Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychological Therapist

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and values-driven Principal Clinical / Counselling Psychologist or Psychological Therapist to join our dynamic and forward-thinking services in Exeter.

We are keen to invite applications from colleagues who have training and experience in trauma focused interventions such as EMDR and/or TF-CBT.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological care within your specialist field, improving the psychological health and wellbeing of people across the locality.

The post holder will contribute to service development and innovation in line with Trust priorities. You will also also hold a specialist caseload, offering expert assessment and intervention, alongside providing consultation and advice to a wide range of professionals.

This post is ideal for a senior clinician who is passionate about clinical leadership, quality improvement and collaborative working. You will support, supervise and inspire less experienced psychologists, psychological therapists, trainees and volunteers, helping to develop the next generation of the workforce while maintaining the highest professional standards.

Please note this post is for 22.5 hours per week.

Based in Exeter, the role also offers the opportunity to enjoy an exceptional quality of life, with easy access to stunning coastlines, countryside and vibrant local communities, making this a rewarding place to both work and live.

Main duties of the job

This senior clinical role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced psychologist, psychological therapist or psychotherapist to lead, influence and deliver high-quality psychological care within Exeter Core Adult Mental Health Services. The post holder will provide expert assessment, formulation and evidence-based psychological interventions to individuals, families, carers and groups, working confidently with complex and specialist presentations across the pathway of care.

Alongside a specialist caseload, you will offer high-level consultation, advice and guidance to multidisciplinary colleagues and partner services, embedding psychologically informed practice across teams. You will play a key role in the professional and clinical leadership of psychological and therapy practice within your locality or specialty, providing supervision, mentoring and support to psychologists, psychological therapists, psychotherapists, trainees and volunteers, and fostering reflective, compassionate and effective care.

Working autonomously within professional and Trust guidelines, you will support the Professional Lead in contributing to the governance, quality assurance and continuous improvement of psychological and therapy practice. You will actively support service development, innovation, audit, research and service evaluation, ensuring interventions are evidence-based, inclusive and outcome-focused.

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: 12 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 8a
• Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata (22.5 hours per week)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: C9369-26-0573-2
• Job locations: Wonford House, Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).