Band 8a/b Permanent Practitioner Psychologist

2 days ago


Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom Pulse Healthcare Full time
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.



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