CAMHS Psychologist

Job description

### **Job Title:** Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist ### **Banding:** Band 7–8b (depending on experience) ### **Location:** Multiple Residential Sites across Manchester ### **Working Hours:** Full-Time (On-site only) ### **Salary:** Competitive, dependent on experience (Band 7–8b) Pulse are recruiting an HCPC registered Psychologist to join a specialist residential service supporting children and young people with complex trauma, autism, and learning disabilities. This is a full-time, on-site role working across several sites in the greater Manchester region. Sponsorship is available for eligible applicants (must be HCPC registered), and the role offers a unique opportunity to lead psychological therapies within a trauma-informed framework. ### **Responsibilities:** As a Psychologist, you will: - Deliver specialist psychological assessments and therapy to children and young people with severe and enduring mental health needs. - Formulate and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual needs. - Lead psychological input across services, embedding trauma-informed care principles. - Provide consultation, guidance, and supervision to non-psychologist colleagues, trainees, and assistants. - Contribute to service development through research, audit, and teaching. - Work closely within a multi-disciplinary team, maintaining autonomy within professional guidelines. ### **Benefits:** - Sponsorship available for eligible candidates - Mileage paid at £0.45 per mile (after first 20 miles from home) - Private medical insurance post-probation - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme - Opportunities for further training in CFT, DBT, Dynamic Dyadic Psychotherapy, and Systemic Practice ### **Qualifications and Experience:** We welcome applications from candidates who: - Are HCPC-registered Psychologists - Have experience working with children and young people, ideally in residential or trauma-informed settings - Are confident in psychological formulation and therapeutic delivery across a range of models - Can work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team **Don’t meet every requirement?** We still encourage you to apply – we value diverse experiences and perspectives. ### **How to Apply:** Apply directly through the Pulse website. Once your application is received, a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the next steps. ### **Why Work with Pulse:** Pulse is a leading provider of specialist healthcare recruitment. We offer: - Dedicated support from experienced consultants - Access to exclusive roles across the UK - Ongoing career development opportunities ### **Reasonable Adjustments:** We are committed to supporting all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.