Job summary
We are delighted to be recruiting a Senior Clinical Psychologist with preceptorship opportunity (Band 7-8a) 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, 30 hours (0.8 WTE), based in South Devon & Torbay.
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 develop or take on senior responsibilities with a blend of therapeutic work, clinical leadership and service development, in a beautiful part of the country.
Main duties of the job
We Offer:
- A senior clinical role in a well-established multi-disciplinary team
- Regular clinical supervision, a dedicated job plan, and access to a strong psychology network within 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
About us
Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) comprises an Alliance of NHS organisations working together to improve health outcomes for children and young people in Devon.
CFHD provides integrated care and treatment for children and young people across physical and mental health which are provided by Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust and Devon Partnership Trust. We are working closely with other organisations and providers to ensure we deliver locality and county-wide based integrated access to all of our services, based on the i-Thrive Framework.
CFHD works closely with our local universities of Plymouth, Exeter & the Peninsula Medical School where we support students in clinical training placements and in addition support our own staff to undertake post graduate training.
Our integrated care and treatment has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers.
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.
Details
- Date posted: 08 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 8a
- Salary: £49,387 to £64,745 a year pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9369-26-0431
- Job locations: Lescaze Offices, Shinner's Bridge, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6JE, United Kingdom, South Devon Healthcare, 187 Newton Road, Torquay, TQ2 7BA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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 specificationand ensure you evidence essential criteria in your application.
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Psychologist - CFHD with Devon Partnership NHS Trust in Exeter, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 to £64,745 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Jun 2026.
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