Clinical Psychologist

Job summary The post is for 21 hours a week on a fixed term contract until September 30th 2027. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative psychologist who is passionate about working with people with learning disabilities. The CLDT is a Mon-Fri 9-5 service covering the whole city of Plymouth. You will join a supportive team of psychologists within a psychologically minded co-located MDT with commitments to CPD and supervision, opportunities to develop your skills and improve outcomes for service users. The post holder will be confident and able to provide formulation, assessment and intervention (at a 1:1 and systemic level) to understand and address a wide range of presenting issues for people with learning disabilities, their families, and the systems around them. They will show or develop skill in undertaking complex assessments including capacity, risk and neuropsychological assessments, and will also have an understanding of trauma informed working. They will apply or develop compassionate leadership skills to support the CLDT team and providers. Main duties of the job Our cohesive team of Psychologists provide a specialist Clinical Psychology service to service users aged 18+ with a Learning Disability. The person will be responsible for formulation, assessment & intervention with their own caseload of clients with a variety of complex issues including mental ill-health, risky & distressed behaviours, trauma history impacting on personality, autism spectrum disorders & neurological problems including dementia. This includes families & paid carers in a wide range of independent sector provision. There will be opportunities to contribute to groups & innovative clinical interventions, as part of a full MDT. You will be encouraged to focus on professional development & research in relation to people with learning disabilities, including co-produced research. You will contribute to teaching & clinical supervision at the CLDT & at the university of Plymouth. This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility. Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity. All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service. About us Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs. As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve. We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives. We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation. Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert. Details Date posted 10 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number B9832-2026-SP-1149-2 Job locations Westbourne Unit Beacon Park Road Plymouth PL2 2PQ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Dimensions and Context of Role The CLDT is a Mon to Fri 9-5 service covering the whole city of Plymouth. The CLDT is a full multi-disciplinary team, where Psychology is very valued. Whilst the CLDT is co-located, including with social care colleagues, the work requires liaison with many different independent sector providers of residential, day and respite care. We have strong links with the University of Plymouth, including the provision of placements for trainees on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology course and contribution to teaching on the programme. We also take annual industrial placement students from the Undergraduate programme. The post-hol