Band 8a/b Permanent Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

### **Job Title** Practitioner Psychologist ### **Banding** Equivalent to NHS Band 8a/b ### **Location** Wakefield – within a specialist education and care setting supporting children and young people ### **Working Hours** Full-time (37.5 hours per week), part-time considered Typical hours: 8:00–16:00 or 8:30–16:30 (may vary) ### **Salary** Up to £65,000 pro rata #### **Join Us as a Psychologist – Make a Real Difference** Are you a **Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, or Educational Psychologist** looking for a rewarding role where your expertise truly matters? This is an opportunity to work in a specialist setting supporting children and young people with complex needs. **Why this role stands out:** - Competitive salary up to £65k - £2,000 annual training allowance - After 6 months, enjoy a 4-day working week - Term-time plus 2 weeks (46.6 weeks per year) - Leadership opportunities for 2 days per week when the Lead is at other sites ### **Responsibilities** In this role, you will: - Deliver psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions tailored to individual needs - Work collaboratively with education and care teams to embed trauma-informed and neurodiversity-aware practices - Provide consultation, reflective practice, and training to staff - Advocate for the voice and wellbeing of the children and young people you support - Contribute to service development and evidence-based practice ### **Benefits** - Up to £65,000 pro rata - £2,000 annual CPD/training allowance - Flexible working options (part-time considered) - 4-day working week after 6 months - Term-time plus 2 weeks - Supportive multidisciplinary team environment ### **Qualifications and Experience** Essential: - HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist - Experience working with children and young people with neurodiverse or SEMH needs - Ability to travel – full UK driving licence required Desirable: - Experience in education or care settings - Skills in consultation and service development If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply – we value potential and commitment. ### **How to Apply** Apply via the **Pulse website**. Our recruitment team will contact you to discuss the next steps. ### **Why Work with Pulse** - Dedicated consultant support - Access to a wide range of roles across the UK - Competitive pay and benefits - Commitment to your professional development ### **Reasonable Adjustments** We are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities or additional needs. Please let us know if you require adjustments during the recruitment process.