Clinical Psychologist

Plymouth Hospitals do; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare provider in Plymouth is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join their Children's Psychological Health and Wellbeing Team. This role involves delivering specialist care to children and young people with complex needs, conducting assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should be passionate and motivated contributors, with a degree in Clinical Psychology. The position offers full-time hours and support for professional development within a welcoming team environment.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD and clinical supervision

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference in children's psychological health.
• Ability to manage a caseload of clinical contacts.
• Experience in delivering creative, evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and deliver interventions.
• Support service development and supervise trainees.
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams and manage clinical cases.
• Participate in educational and research activities.

Skills

Compassion

Motivation

Clinical assessment

Evidence-based interventions

Collaboration

Education

Clinical Psychology degree

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate Clinical Psychologist looking to work in a dynamic, forward‑thinking team where your expertise can truly change lives?

We're looking for a motivated, compassionate professional to join our Children's Psychological Health and Wellbeing Team, delivering specialist psychological care to CYP with a wide range of complex needs – including those experiencing psychological distress related to health conditions or neurodivergence.

Responsibilities

As a member of the team you will:

• Carry out comprehensive psychological assessments and deliver creative, evidence‑based interventions to individuals, families, and groups.
• Contribute to service development, supervise trainees, support research, and collaborate across multi‑agency teams including education, social care, and CAMHS.
• Manage a caseload of around 15 clinical contacts per week in a fast‑paced, structured setting.
• Play a key role in supporting the multidisciplinary team through consultation, supervision, and joint working, liaising with health, education, and social care professionals.
• Participate in statutory processes such as EHAT and EHCP, and maintain accurate, evidence‑based clinical records.
• Engage in teaching, research activities, and ongoing CPD to maintain high professional standards.

Support & Development

We offer a welcoming, diverse, and highly supportive team culture that encourages open dialogue, shared learning, and mutual respect. New and experienced colleagues alike will receive support through:

• Access to ongoing CPD and clinical supervision.
• Opportunities to be involved in training delivery.
• Flexible working arrangements to promote work‑life balance.

Role Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Application Details

All communication will be electronic; please check your email account regularly. If you encounter issues with applying online, contact the recruitment manager for this post for reasonable adjustments and support. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We recognise that work‑life balance is important for our colleagues and we invite requests for less than full‑time or flexible working. Please discuss this prior to your application submission.

Contact

For further details or informal visits contact:
Dr Georgina Davis, Clinical Psychologist
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
We are happy to have informal chats or visits. Please get in touch (email is best).