The principal purpose of the job is to improve the psychological health & wellbeing of people within the post holders specialist field of practice. This will be achieved in this post through undertaking the following areas of responsibility: To ensure the systematic provision of a high quality psychological service in specialist field of practice, across identified locality area(s), as a key component of integrated mental health and wellbeing services across Devon Partnership NHS Trust Providing local clinical leadership, co-ordination and supervision for trainees and volunteers employed by or attached to the psychology service, under the general direction and supervision of the Professional Lead 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 senior colleagues within their specialist field. The post holder will be expected to make good use of the expertise of others within the service to further develop their clinical skills with this client group.
To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service / local team. The post holder will receive regular professional and clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policy and Professional Practice Guidelines set out by the British Psychological Society or appropriate designated Professional Body. The post holder will observe, and abide by all relevant Professional Codes of Conduct and Practise including the British Psychological Society or appropriate designated Professional Body. The post holder will be fully registered with the Health Professions Council or appropriate designated Professional Body as a condition of employment.