This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic Trainee Practitioner Psychologist (0.6 wte) to join the Devon Maternal Mental Health Clinic on a Band 6 Preceptorship with progression to Band 7 upon qualification from a Counselling Psychology Doctorate course.

The Maternal Mental Health Clinic is an NHS service providing psychological therapies to women who have experienced a loss or trauma during the perinatal period. This service was one of the first Maternal Mental Health Clinics commissioned nationally, and we are proud to provide high quality psychological interventions to women and birthing people during the perinatal period.

This is a psychology led service with well-established links with the wider Perinatal Mental Health Services (PNMHS), Primary Care Mental Health, Midwifery services and the 3rd sector. The service consists of a small, supportive team of Psychologists and Counsellors who are passionate about supporting women and birthing people in the perinatal period. We are a trauma informed service with a focus on improving access to mental health care for people who face health inequalities.

Main duties of the job

The principal purpose of this job is to improve the psychological health and wellbeing of women accessing the Maternal Mental Health Clinic, which forms a part of the wider Perinatal Mental Health Service.

The post holder will be working under the supervision of a qualified psychologist or psychological therapist to undertake specialised psychological assessments, treatment and other types of clinical intervention with individual clients. There may also be opportunities to contribute to the development of the service, including the designing and implementation of therapeutic groups, providing training and supervision for midwifery/NICU services, as well as research and service evaluation projects.

The successful candidate will be currently enrolled on a Doctorate for Counselling Psychology training programme, working towards qualification and professional registration as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC.

�37,339 - �44,962 (Band 6), Preceptorship to �46,148 - �52,809 (Band 7) on Qualification and professional registration as a Counselling Psychologist. Per annum pro rata (2024/25 pay scales).

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

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 description

Job responsibilities

The principal purpose of this job is to improve the psychological health and wellbeing of women accessing the Maternal Mental Health Clinic, within the Perinatal Mental Health Service.

To undertake specialised psychological assessments, treatment and other types of clinical intervention with individual clients, staff training, research and development activity.

To work independently on a day-to-day basis under supervision and subject to review at regular intervals, in accordance with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Psychological Society (BPS) or other approved accrediting organisation guidelines supervision will usually be offered by a qualified psychologist or psychological therapist

To be currently enrolled on a Doctorate for Counselling Psychology training programme, working towards qualification and professional registration as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -Currently enrolled on a Doctorate for Counselling Psychology training programme, working towards professional registration as a Practitioner Psychologist and registration with HCPC.
• -An Honours Degree in Psychology.
• -Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.

Desirable

• -Honours Degree in Psychology graded at upper second class or above.

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of one years experience working with people with a relevant client group in a healthcare setting.

Desirable

• Two to Three years experience of further paid work in direct care provision.

Knowledge

Essential

• -High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive. Ability to communicate highly complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
• -A thorough understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities. Accurate use of complex psychological assessment tools.
• -An ability to apply existing theoretical psychological knowledge to a mental health/disability context.
• -An understanding of psychology theory applied to health care.
• High standard of report writing.

Desirable

• -Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis, especially SPSS for Windows.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Jasmine Lodge

Dryden Road

Exeter

EX2 5SN

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C9369-24-0683