Clinical Psychologist

Job Summary

Are you a passionate Clinical Psychologist looking to work in a dynamic, forward‑thinking team where your expertise can truly change lives? We are seeking a motivated, compassionate professional to join our Children’s Psychological Health and Wellbeing Team, delivering specialist psychological care to children, young people and families with a wide range of complex needs—including those experiencing psychological distress related to health conditions or neuro‑divergence.

• Provide specialist clinical psychology assessments of individuals, families or groups with complex needs, gathering information from a range of sources including psychometric testing, interview and observation.
• Formulate, develop, deliver and manage highly specialised psychological interventions to individuals, families and groups, using evidence‑based therapeutic models.
• Evaluate and make decisions about treatment options, taking into account theoretical and therapeutic models and complex developmental factors.
• Support the wider service through psychological consultation with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and psychosocial assessment and intervention for children and young people.
• Contribute to service development, design, and improvement, and provide supervision and training to trainees and other professionals.
• Participate in statutory processes such as EHAT and EHCP, and chair multi‑disciplinary meetings as required.
• Maintain high standards of clinical record‑keeping, electronic data entry, and comply with professional codes of practice and Trust policies.
• Engage in continuous professional development, research, and audit activities within the department.
• Collaborate with external agencies (e.g., CAMHS, social work, education) to promote psychological well‑being and evidence‑based practice for children and young people.

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, covering psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, neuropsychology, psychosocial assessment and at least two distinct psychological therapies, with accreditation by the BPS.
• HCPC registration (or awaiting registration).

• Demonstrable experience of complex, specialist psychological assessment and treatment of children and young people across multiple care settings.
• Experience of multi‑disciplinary team working and familiarity with NHS Agenda for Children and Young People, national directives, and governance.
• Excellent time‑management, organisational and communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to conduct research, audit and evaluation; represent psychology within a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Capacity to manage stressful environments, work independently and reflect on emotionally demanding situations.
• Knowledge of psychometric assessment tools (e.g., WISC, WPPSI, developmental assessment).
  Desirable: clinical experience in community or paediatric settings, computer literacy, and training or supervision experience.

• Seniority level
  :
  Entry level
• Employment type
  :
  Full‑time
• Job function
  :
  Health Care Provider
• Industries
  :
  Mental Health Care
• Location
  :
  Child Development Centre / Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, PL2 2PQ
• Band
  : 7
• Salary
  : £47,810 to £54,710 per annum
• Contract
  :
  Permanent
• Working pattern
  :
  Full‑time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
• Reference number
  : 216‑DH‑W7424778‑B
• Date posted
  : 12 December 2025
• Pay scheme
  :
  Agenda for change

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Child Development Centre / Derriford Hospital Plymouth, PL2 2PQ
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• Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered.
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Disclosure and Barring Service checks, and any required criminal records, will be completed as per NHS policy.