Clinical Psychologist - Psychology Health

We are looking fora 0.8 WTE Band 7 Clinical Psychologist to join the Pain Management and Rehabilitation Service based at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Heavitree),in Exeter.

The role isdynamic and challenging. The post holder would work closely with members of a multidisciplinary

Pain Management Service including other Clinical Psychologists, Consultant Specialists, Nurses, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. They will also be part of the wider Clinical Health Psychology & Neuropsychology services to the Royal Devon University HealthcareNHS Foundation Trust (RDUH). Thepost-holder will also benefit from established links with Exeter and Plymouth Universities, with opportunities for teaching, supervision, CPD and research.

Thepost involves working alongside the other psychologists in the pain psychology service in delivering assessments and individual psychological therapies forpeople with persistent pain. The psychology team is embedded within the multidisciplinary Pain Management Rehabilitation Team (Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy) and works closely with consultant and nursing colleagues in the wider Pain Management Team. You will have the opportunity to contribute to MDT meetings, work with other professionals and be involved in delivering group interventions.

Interview date scheduled for 4th November 2026

The post will provide clinical input across a range of care pathways and interventions including; joint MDT assessments, psychology triage clinics, individual psychological therapy, and group based approaches. You will be interested in developing skillsin compassion focussed, ACT or other appropriate psychological therapies.

The service has developed innovative approaches to patient care including compassion focussedmethods of delivery for patients with persistent pain. Clinical outcomes datais routinely collected and there will be opportunities for involvement inservice related research.

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 Purpose

The principal purpose of the job is to improve the psychological health & wellbeing of people with persistent painand related disorders who attend the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Heavitree)(RDUH) Pain Management Service.

This will be achieved in this post by:

Providing a Clinical Psychology and Psychological Therapies service to thePain Management Service at the RDUH.This forms a key component of integrated mental health and wellbeing services within the Royal Devon University Health Care NHS Foundation Trust.

Contributing to the local clinical leadership, co-ordination and supervision of staff, trainees and volunteers employed by or attached to thePain Management Rehabilitation Service, under the general direction and supervision of the Professional Manager.

Carrying a specialist caseload of clients, and providing advice and consultancy to patients, family members, carers and professionals.

The post holder will be supported by the Professional Leads and also bysenior colleagues within the…