NHS
Exeter, Devon
Go back Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Lead Counsellor Children and Young People The closing date is 17 March 2026 This is an exciting opportunity to become part the Children's Centre of Excellence within Devon and Cornwall Sexual Assault Referral Centre's. We are looking to for an experienced therapist to lead our growing team of specialist sexual violence therapists in delivering evidence based interventions to children and young people who have experienced sexual harm within Devon and Torbay. Main duties of the job For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most. About us Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities. Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey. Job responsibilities For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Devon and Cornwall SARC deliver trauma processing interventions (TF - CBT) to children within the region as part of the wider sexual violence therapeutic system. We are looking for a experienced therapist to lead our growing team within this speciality. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of Consultants, Paediatricians, Forensic Doctors, Specialist Safeguarding Nurse, Assistant Practitioners with management and administrative support. We are looking for an experienced leader who can build on existing partnerships, pathways and system change work, whilst holding a clinical case load and supporting therapists within the service. Working Pattern: 3 days a week between Monday and Friday. To be agreed on appointment. Interview Date: To Be Confirmed For further information please contact: Lyndsay Howell, General Manager on or Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2026-7 rates, inclusive of a 3.3% pay award implemented from April 2026. If you join before this date, remuneration will be based on the 2025-6 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2025/26 NHS Employers) As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you. Person Specification General Requirements See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Go back Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Lead Counsellor Children and Young People The closing date is 17 March 2026 This is an exciting opportunity to become part the Children's Centre of Excellence within Devon and Cornwall Sexual Assault Referral Centre's. We are looking to for an experienced therapist to lead our growing team of specialist sexual violence therapists in delivering evidence based interventions to children and young people who have experienced sexual harm within Devon and Torbay. Main duties of the job For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most. About us Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities. Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey. Job responsibilities For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Devon and Cornwall SARC deliver trauma processing interventions (TF - CBT) to children within the region as part of the wider sexual violence therapeutic system. We are looking for a experienced therapist to lead our growing team within this speciality. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of Consultants, Paediatricians, Forensic Doctors, Specialist Safeguarding Nurse, Assistant Practitioners with management and administrative support. We are looking for an experienced leader who can build on existing partnerships, pathways and system change work, whilst holding a clinical case load and supporting therapists within the service. Working Pattern: 3 days a week between Monday and Friday. To be agreed on appointment. Interview Date: To Be Confirmed For further information please contact: Lyndsay Howell, General Manager on or Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2026-7 rates, inclusive of a 3.3% pay award implemented from April 2026. If you join before this date, remuneration will be based on the 2025-6 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2025/26 NHS Employers) As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you. Person Specification General Requirements See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
NHS
Clinical Psychologist Community Neurorehabilitation Job title: Clinical Psychologist for Community Stroke and Neurorehabilitation Salary: Band 8a Job type: Permanent Full time (0.5 WTE) -18.75 hours per week Main duties of the job We are delighted to offer the exciting opportunity for a clinical psychologist specialising in neuropsychology to work in Haringey stroke and neuro-rehabilitation services. As a senior member of the MDT holding leadership responsibilities, there will be opportunities to develop the role of neuropsychology within the wider MDT. The post involves close working with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, and rehabilitation assistants. Strong communication and team-working skills are essential. The successful candidate will have post-qualification clinical and consulting experience in the area of neuropsychology. The post-holder will also be part of a small but supportive neuropsychology team which supports learning, creative working and service development. You will work with another B8a clinical psychologist under the supervision and support of the lead clinical neuropsychologist for Whittington Health. The teams value and celebrate diversity and welcome candidates from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. About us You will have access to NLFT (previously known as Camden & Islington Foundation NHS Trust) CPD events and we are happy to provide supervision and support to those undertaking the TiCN/QiCN. Please note that although this role is employed by NLFT you will be working in Haringey for Whittington Health. Why choose to join the North London NHS Foundation Trust? We believe that by working together, our Trust can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart. 1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. 2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all 3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. 4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology. Why NLFT? Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors. We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities. We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. NHS Discounts, generous annual leave allowance and NHS pension scheme We have excellent internal staff network support groups. Job responsibilities Clinical To provide specialist neuropsychological assessments of referred clients, using interview, formal psychometric and other assessment methods as appropriate. To formulate and devise psychological treatment and management plans for referred clients and their families to provide psychological treatment, using a range of specialist psychological interventions appropriate to the service. To provide specialist neuropsychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals, to assist in the formulation, diagnosis and treatment of clients. To provide reports and communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients. To liaise with other health and social care staff, from a range of agencies, in the care provided to clients. To undertake responsibilities as a member of the multi-professional Community Rehabilitation Team, including attending team meetings. To liaise with specialist units around the country with whom Islington patients are placed, monitoring the rehabilitation programmes provided in the units and planning for discharge back to local services. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical To provide specialist neuropsychological assessments of referred clients, using interview, formal psychometric and other assessment methods as appropriate. To formulate and devise psychological treatment and management plans for referred clients and their families to provide psychological treatment, using a range of specialist psychological interventions appropriate to the service. To provide specialist neuropsychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals, to assist in the formulation, diagnosis and treatment of clients. To provide reports and communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients. To liaise with other health and social care staff, from a range of agencies, in the care provided to clients. To undertake responsibilities as a member of the multi-professional Community Rehabilitation Team, including attending team meetings. To liaise with specialist units around the country with whom Islington patients are placed, monitoring the rehabilitation programmes provided in the units and planning for discharge back to local services. Teaching, training, and supervision To provide professional and clinical supervision of trainee psychologists and, where required, assistant psychologists. To continue to develop skills in the area of professional post-graduate teaching, training and clinical supervision. To contribute to the pre- and post-qualification teaching of clinical and/or other applied psychologists, as appropriate. To provide supervision to other professional groups as appropriate (e.g. occupational therapists, rehabilitation assistants). Management, policy and service development. To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the services operational policies, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit. To advise both service and professional management on those aspects of the service where psychological and/or organisational matters need addressing. To manage the workloads of trainee psychologists and, where required, of assistant psychologists, within the framework of the services policies and procedures. To be involved, as appropriate, in the shortlisting and interviewing of assistant psychologists and trainee psychologists. Research and service evaluation To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members. To undertake project management, including audit and service evaluation, with colleagues within the service to help develop and evaluate service provision. To undertake appropriate research and provide research advice to other staff undertaking research. Person Specification Education and qualifications Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 2000) as accredited by the HCPC. Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a clinical psychologist or a counselling psychologist Training in supervision of trainee clinical psychologist Experience Completion of substantial post-doctoral post-qualification supervised clinical NHS experience working with clients in the area of neuro-rehabilitation/assessment Experience of working as a psychologist within a neuro multi-disciplinary team Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision Knowledge Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological intervention with people with neurological conditions. Further training (to include CPD events) in the application of clinical neuropsychology Skills and abilities Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues Skills in the use of methods of neuropsychological assessment, intervention and management Interest and ability to contribute to service development Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £55,690 to £62,682 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS pro rata
Clinical Psychologist Community Neurorehabilitation Job title: Clinical Psychologist for Community Stroke and Neurorehabilitation Salary: Band 8a Job type: Permanent Full time (0.5 WTE) -18.75 hours per week Main duties of the job We are delighted to offer the exciting opportunity for a clinical psychologist specialising in neuropsychology to work in Haringey stroke and neuro-rehabilitation services. As a senior member of the MDT holding leadership responsibilities, there will be opportunities to develop the role of neuropsychology within the wider MDT. The post involves close working with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, and rehabilitation assistants. Strong communication and team-working skills are essential. The successful candidate will have post-qualification clinical and consulting experience in the area of neuropsychology. The post-holder will also be part of a small but supportive neuropsychology team which supports learning, creative working and service development. You will work with another B8a clinical psychologist under the supervision and support of the lead clinical neuropsychologist for Whittington Health. The teams value and celebrate diversity and welcome candidates from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. About us You will have access to NLFT (previously known as Camden & Islington Foundation NHS Trust) CPD events and we are happy to provide supervision and support to those undertaking the TiCN/QiCN. Please note that although this role is employed by NLFT you will be working in Haringey for Whittington Health. Why choose to join the North London NHS Foundation Trust? We believe that by working together, our Trust can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart. 1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. 2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all 3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. 4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology. Why NLFT? Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors. We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities. We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. NHS Discounts, generous annual leave allowance and NHS pension scheme We have excellent internal staff network support groups. Job responsibilities Clinical To provide specialist neuropsychological assessments of referred clients, using interview, formal psychometric and other assessment methods as appropriate. To formulate and devise psychological treatment and management plans for referred clients and their families to provide psychological treatment, using a range of specialist psychological interventions appropriate to the service. To provide specialist neuropsychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals, to assist in the formulation, diagnosis and treatment of clients. To provide reports and communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients. To liaise with other health and social care staff, from a range of agencies, in the care provided to clients. To undertake responsibilities as a member of the multi-professional Community Rehabilitation Team, including attending team meetings. To liaise with specialist units around the country with whom Islington patients are placed, monitoring the rehabilitation programmes provided in the units and planning for discharge back to local services. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical To provide specialist neuropsychological assessments of referred clients, using interview, formal psychometric and other assessment methods as appropriate. To formulate and devise psychological treatment and management plans for referred clients and their families to provide psychological treatment, using a range of specialist psychological interventions appropriate to the service. To provide specialist neuropsychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals, to assist in the formulation, diagnosis and treatment of clients. To provide reports and communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients. To liaise with other health and social care staff, from a range of agencies, in the care provided to clients. To undertake responsibilities as a member of the multi-professional Community Rehabilitation Team, including attending team meetings. To liaise with specialist units around the country with whom Islington patients are placed, monitoring the rehabilitation programmes provided in the units and planning for discharge back to local services. Teaching, training, and supervision To provide professional and clinical supervision of trainee psychologists and, where required, assistant psychologists. To continue to develop skills in the area of professional post-graduate teaching, training and clinical supervision. To contribute to the pre- and post-qualification teaching of clinical and/or other applied psychologists, as appropriate. To provide supervision to other professional groups as appropriate (e.g. occupational therapists, rehabilitation assistants). Management, policy and service development. To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the services operational policies, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit. To advise both service and professional management on those aspects of the service where psychological and/or organisational matters need addressing. To manage the workloads of trainee psychologists and, where required, of assistant psychologists, within the framework of the services policies and procedures. To be involved, as appropriate, in the shortlisting and interviewing of assistant psychologists and trainee psychologists. Research and service evaluation To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members. To undertake project management, including audit and service evaluation, with colleagues within the service to help develop and evaluate service provision. To undertake appropriate research and provide research advice to other staff undertaking research. Person Specification Education and qualifications Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 2000) as accredited by the HCPC. Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a clinical psychologist or a counselling psychologist Training in supervision of trainee clinical psychologist Experience Completion of substantial post-doctoral post-qualification supervised clinical NHS experience working with clients in the area of neuro-rehabilitation/assessment Experience of working as a psychologist within a neuro multi-disciplinary team Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision Knowledge Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological intervention with people with neurological conditions. Further training (to include CPD events) in the application of clinical neuropsychology Skills and abilities Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues Skills in the use of methods of neuropsychological assessment, intervention and management Interest and ability to contribute to service development Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £55,690 to £62,682 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS pro rata