Assistant Psychologist
Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust – Children & Family Health Devon (CFHD).
Job summary: Contribute psychological services to children and families within CFHD under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist. The role involves assessing and supporting children and young people aged from infancy to 18 years with emotional, behavioural and learning challenges.
Responsibilities
* Deliver psychological screening, assessment and interventions for children and their parents/carers.
* Provide individual and group work, produce reports, and participate in direct and indirect clinical activities.
* Work independently to professional standards while receiving supervision from a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
* Support research, audit, service evaluation and literature reviews in line with the Clinical Psychology Lead.
* Establish and nurture working relationships with multi‑disciplinary teams and clients in assigned areas.
Essential Qualifications
* Bachelor Degree at Honours level (2:2 or above) with graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
* Graduate level knowledge of psychological theories relevant to child development and child mental health.
* Graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology.
* Experience working with children, young people and families.
Desirable Qualifications
* Further postgraduate training in professional psychology, health and social care practice, or research design and analysis.
* Experience working with children with complex needs, e.g., Learning Disability or care‑experienced children.
* Experience supporting children and young people with emotional and mental health difficulties in clinical, healthcare or community settings.
* Experience working in multi‑disciplinary and/or multi‑agency services.
Contract and Salary
* Pay: £27,485 to £30,162 per annum (pro rata).
* Band: 4.
* Contract type: Permanent.
* Working pattern: Part‑time.
* Location: Child & Family Health Devon, Bittern Road, Exeter, EX2 7FW.
Apply by 29 October 2025.
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