Assistant Psychologist Forensic Role Devon with Sponsorship, Apply Now

Location: Dawlish, Devon

Type: Full time, Permanent

Salary (£): £31,049 to £37,796 per year

About Devon Partnership NHS Trust Their story starts with a simple belief that everyone deserves quality mental health support. They’ve built their reputation across the south west by putting patients first, whether you’re someone with learning disabilities, neurodiversity needs, or requiring secure services. What sets them apart is their commitment to coproduction, meaning patients, families and carers shape everything they do. They’re not just healthcare providers but partners in recovery.

Job details

Benefits

• NHS Pension Scheme with excellent retirement benefits
• Flexible working patterns to support your work life balance
• Professional development opportunities including specialist training in psychological therapies
• Supportive supervision from experienced clinical psychologists
• Career progression pathways within forensic psychology
• Comprehensive induction programme to set you up for success
• Access to employee wellbeing programmes because they care about your mental health too
• Training budget allocation for continuing professional development

Requirements

• Psychology degree recognised by the British Psychological Society
• Clinical placement experience in mental health or forensic services
• Leadership experience providing support or mentoring to others
• Excellent communication skills for working with challenging client groups
• Time management abilities to balance complex caseloads
• Team working skills within multidisciplinary settings
• Flexibility to work shift patterns including weekends
• Current C&R training or willingness to complete upon appointment

Salary Details

You’ll receive £31,049 to £37,796 annually on Band 5 of the Agenda for Change pay scale. The exact salary depends on your experience and qualifications, and they’ll discuss this during the interview process.

About the Role

This isn’t just another assistant psychologist position. You’ll be working at Langdon Hospital with men who have complex psychological needs and forensic histories. It’s challenging work that requires someone with genuine compassion and professional resilience.

Your days will vary between conducting psychological assessments, delivering therapeutic interventions, and supporting the wider psychology team. You might find yourself working with trauma survivors one day and helping someone with psychosis the next. The variety keeps things interesting, and you’ll never stop learning.

What makes this role special is the mentorship aspect. You’ll guide Band 4 psychologists through their induction while developing your own forensic assessment skills. It’s the perfect stepping stone if you’re serious about building a career in forensic psychology.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments that directly inform treatment planning and risk management
• Deliver evidence based interventions that help reduce reoffending and improve mental health outcomes
• Provide consultation to multidisciplinary teams because your psychological expertise shapes patient care
• Support junior staff development through supervision and mentoring, building the next generation of practitioners
• Contribute to service development by participating in research projects that improve patient outcomes
• Maintain detailed clinical records that ensure continuity of care and professional accountability
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers to provide holistic patient care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults in a secure setting.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and considered equally alongside all applications. For detailed visa information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Devon Partnership NHS Trust welcomes applications from all backgrounds and actively encourages candidates with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity, or learning disabilities to apply.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Devon Partnership NHS Trust
• Address: Langdon Hospital, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0NR
• Contact: Lisa Hutchinson, Inpatient Psychology Lead (lisa.hutchinson9@nhs.net)

Reference Number: C9369-25-0330

How To Apply

The closing date is 28 September 2025, so don’t wait. Apply now through NHS Jobs to secure your place in forensic psychology.