Assistant Psychologist - CFHD

Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) is the place to be! We have developed an integrated model of children's community services and are now looking to appoint enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly and dedicated locality and county-wide professional teams.

Are you already an Assistant Psychologist looking to broaden your knowledge and experience as a stepping stone into your DClin? Or are you a looking for your first role as an Assistant Psychologist following BSc/MSc study?

We are pleased to be advertising for a 1.0 wte (Monday
- Friday) Assistant Psychologist to join us at an exciting time of development within the Mood, Emotions and Relationships (MERs) pathway in North Devon.

This role is ideal for those looking to develop clinical experience in children's mental health and psychology services, including individuals preparing for clinical training. You'll work under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting service delivery through direct clinical work, service evaluation and research activity.

We welcome applications from psychology graduates with strong academic backgrounds, previous Assistant Psychologist or relevant clinical experience, and a passion for working in child and adolescent mental health.

• Support psychological assessments, interventions, and evaluations under supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
• Assist in the delivery of evidence-based individual and group interventions to children, young people and families.
• Contribute to data collection, audit and service evaluation to inform pathway development and improvement.
• Gain experience in a range of clinical presentations including anxiety, depression, trauma, and phobias.
• Develop clinical knowledge and reflective practice through supervision, training and peer learning.
• Support cognitive assessments and school-based observations as required.
• Collaborate with team members across MERs and with professionals in other services such as CORE, Eating Disorders and Neurodiversity pathways.
• Engage with CPD opportunities and contribute to a supportive and dynamic team culture.

You will support the Clinical Psychologists within the team providing specialist assessment and also support our service development by playing a key role in projects such as the creation of specialist resources, and in our audit and evaluation processes. The post holder will support Children and Young People and their families, delivering high service standards, sharing best practice, and actively improving the way we work.

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.

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.

We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Devon Partnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions.

With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the cultural hub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the world surfing reserve in North Devon there really is something for everyone.

• Bachelor Degree at Honours level, giving eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
• Further postgraduate training in relevant area of professional psychology, health and social care practice and/or research design and analysis.

• Experience in working with children, young people and families.
• Experience of working with children and young people with emotional and mental health difficulties, in a clinical or healthcare environment and / or community-based setting.

• Ability to plan and prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure and to plan and organise in the face of complex and competing demands.
• Ability to translate basic psychological theory to clinical populations in a clinical setting.
• High standard of report writing.
• Ability to travel and work in a variety of locations, e.g. clinic base, schools, home visits.
• The post holder must demonstrate a commitment to research and engage in a programme of research activity and audit as required.