Assistant Psychologist - CFHD
Job summary Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) is the place to be! We have developed an integrated model of children's community services and are now looking to appoint enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly and dedicated locality and county-wide professional teams. Are you already an Assistant Psychologist looking to broaden your knowledge and experience as a stepping stone into your D Clin? Or are you a looking for your first role as an Assistant Psychologist following BSc/ MSc study? We are pleased to be advertising for a 1.0wte (Monday- Friday) Assistant Psychologist to join us at an exciting time of development within the Managing Eating Disorder (MEP) pathway in North Devon. This role is ideal for those looking to develop clinical experience in children's mental health and psychology services, including individuals preparing for clinical training. You'll work under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting service delivery through direct clinical work, service evaluation and research activity. We welcome applications from psychology graduates with strong academic backgrounds, previous Assistant Psychologist or relevant clinical experience, and a passion for working in child and adolescent mental health. Please note the vacancy may close without notice if we receive high volumes of applications so do not delay in submitting your application. No further applications will be accepted once closed. Main duties of the job We will ensure that this role offers you the opportunity to Broaden depth of psychological knowledge and experience Support with doctorate applications Support clinicians, as well as opportunities in service evaluations and audit alongside direct clinical work Deliver evidence-based practice as part of a multi-disciplinary team Gain experience in ARFID Gain experience in parent child work Supervised by clinical psychologist Gain experience in cognitive assessments, school observations, informal play based observations, parent-child observations and ADOS assessment About us At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. Our children and young people say We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure. Who we are We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Devon Partnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions. Join us in beautiful Devon With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the cultural hub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the world surfing reserve in North Devon there really is something for everyone. Details Date posted 29 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9369-26-0496-2 Job locations Children & Family Health Devon Springfield Court, Fishleigh Road Roundswell Business Park BARNSTAPLE Devon EX31 3UD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification . Job description Job responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification . Person Specification Qualifications Essential Bachelor Degree at Honours level, giving eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Desirable Further postgraduate training in relevant area of professional psychology, health and social care practice and/or research design and analysis. Experience Essential Experience in working with children, young people and families. Desirable Experience of working with children and young people with emotional and mental health difficulties, in a clinical or healthcare environment and / or community-based setting Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to plan and prioritise workload and work to deadlines. Ability to work under pressure and to plan and organise in the face of complex and competing demands. Ability to translate basic psychological theory to clinical populations in a clinical setting. High standard of report writing. Ability to travel and work in a variety of locations, e.g. clinic base, schools, home visits. The post holder must demonstrate a commitment to research and engage in a programme of research activity and audit as required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Bachelor Degree at Honours level, giving eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Desirable Further postgraduate training in relevant area of professional psychology, health and social care practice and/or research design and analysis. Experience Essential Experience in working with children, young people and families. Desirable Experience of working with children and young people with emotional and mental health difficulties, in a clinical or healthcare environment and / or community-based setting Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to plan and prioritise workload and work to deadlines. Ability to work under pressure and to plan and organise in the face of complex and competing demands. Ability to translate basic psychological theory to clinical populations in a clinical setting. High standard of report writing. Ability to travel and work in a variety of locations, e.g. clinic base, schools, home visits. The post holder must demonstrate a commitment to research and engage in a programme of research activity and audit as required. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
