Assistant Psychologist

Location: Exeter, EX2 7HU
Salary: £31049.00 to £37796.00
Date posted: 10th July 2025
Closing date: 27th July 2025

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join the ADHD Psychology team within the Devon Adult Autism and ADHD (DAANA) service. You would join our team full-time, providing psychological interventions to adults with ADHD, focused on helping them manage symptoms and their impact on daily life. There are also opportunities for CPD, service development, and projects. Our guiding principle is to improve the lives of adults with ADHD, and we have developed innovative support methods, such as resources and an online self-help programme.

No prior expertise in ADHD is required; we welcome applicants with a range of relevant experience and will support your learning in the role. The team includes clinical psychologists, psychotherapists, senior mental health practitioners, and non-medical prescribers.

Most clinical work is conducted online, with an expectation to be in the office once a week.

DAANA is a friendly team dedicated to providing high-quality services for individuals with ADHD/ASC. While ADHD and ASC are separate pathways, they operate collaboratively with a focus on neurodiversity.

Main duties of the job

The primary purpose of this role is to enhance the psychological health and wellbeing of individuals with ADHD and their support networks by helping them identify and leverage their strengths while managing challenges related to neurodiversity.

The post holder will:

1. Provide psychological services within DAANA, contributing to integrated mental health and wellbeing services for DPT and community mental health settings.
2. Deliver psychological interventions via 1-1 and group sessions, designed to help clients manage ADHD symptoms and consequences. Conduct assessments for these interventions, and offer advice and consultancy to clients and professionals under supervision.
3. Work supported by senior colleagues, utilizing the expertise within the team to develop clinical skills with this client group.
4. Work independently within a defined occupational context, adhering to professional guidelines and protocols.
5. Receive regular supervision in accordance with Trust policies and BPS guidelines.
6. Operate within a value system emphasizing person-centred care, client autonomy, social inclusion, and dignity.

About us

We provide mental health, learning disabilities, and neurodiversity services, including specialist and secure services across the southwest and nationally. We are passionate about promoting mental health and wellbeing, using our resources and partnerships to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused services.

We foster a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families, and carers in our work.

Our values

We recruit based on qualifications and experience, emphasizing behaviors that reflect our core values: commitment to quality care, improving lives, respect, dignity, and compassion. We promote a positive environment by engaging with people, challenging ourselves, and embracing new ideas.

We are committed to inclusivity, welcoming applications from all community sections regardless of protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Part-time and flexible working are supported. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity, or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job responsibilities

We seek an Assistant Psychologist to join the DAANA ADHD Psychology team full-time, providing interventions to adults with ADHD. The role includes CPD, service development, and project opportunities. Our goal is to improve the lives of adults with ADHD through innovative support, including resources and an online self-help programme.

No expert knowledge in ADHD is necessary; we support your learning. The team includes psychologists, psychotherapists, senior mental health practitioners, and non-medical prescribers.

Most work is online, with a requirement to attend the office once weekly.

DAANA is a friendly, passionate team dedicated to high-quality services for those with ADHD/ASC, working collaboratively with a focus on neurodiversity.

Note: Due to high application volume, this vacancy may close early without notice.

Person Specification Qualifications

• BA or BSc in Psychology recognized by the British Psychological Society

Experience

• Experience or training in diversity awareness and social inequality
• Experience gained during supervised training in clinical psychology services
• Experience with psychological assessment and treatment across various care settings
• Experience in teaching, training, or supervision

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, nonverbal, written)
• Ability to analyze complex data, formulate evaluations, and make decisions
• Ability to tolerate ambiguity and maintain motivation in challenging contexts

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to legal requirements under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.