Psychologist - LAC

Banding: Band 7–8a
Location: Warrington, Cheshire
Working Hours: Part-time, 15 hours per week across 2–3 days
Salary: £49,432.50 – £64,818 per annum, dependent on experience and banding

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Psychologist to join a supportive multidisciplinary team in Warrington, Cheshire. This permanent, part-time position offers flexible working across two or three days per week, with a salary of £49,432.50–£64,818 per annum, depending on experience and banding. Band 7 preceptorship applicants will also be considered.

The role provides an excellent opportunity to work with young people experiencing complex and enduring mental health difficulties, including complex trauma, emerging personality disorder and eating disorders. You will have the opportunity to provide specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions, while also developing your skills in consultation, supervision, teaching, research and clinical leadership. The role involves working collaboratively across a specialist service model, with some travel between locations in Cheshire and the wider Merseyside area.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment for young people with complex mental health presentations.
• Hold a small clinical caseload, allowing you to provide intensive, individualised and innovative psychological interventions.
• Work collaboratively as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, contributing psychological expertise to care planning and risk management.
• Support young people to develop resilience, independence and the skills required to manage their mental health and risks.
• Provide psychological consultation, training and guidance to colleagues and wider professional teams.
• Work systemically with staff teams and other professionals involved in the care of young people.
• Contribute to clinical leadership, service development, audit and research.
• Deliver teaching and training to professional and non-professional colleagues.
• Maintain high standards of clinical practice in line with professional guidelines and relevant policies.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of innovative psychological practice within the service.

Benefits

• Permanent, part-time position offering 15 hours per week.
• Flexible working across 2–3 days per week.
• Salary of £49,432.50–£64,818, dependent on experience and banding.
• Band 7 preceptorship considered for suitable applicants.
• Minimum 30 days' annual leave, plus an additional day off for your birthday.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Enhanced pension and maternity/paternity benefits.
• Life Assurance worth twice your annual salary.
• Healthcare CashPlan covering contributions towards dental, optical and other healthcare treatments.
• Employee Assistance Programme and 24-hour counselling service.
• Paid time off for fertility treatment.
• Excellent learning, development and CPD opportunities.
• Paid training, induction and DBS check.
• Free onsite parking.
• Blue Light Card and access to a range of shopping and lifestyle discounts.
• Long-service awards and social events.
• Refer a Friend Scheme offering up to £500 per successful referral.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should ideally have:

• Doctoral-level training in Clinical, Counselling, Forensic or Health Psychology, with training in two or more psychological therapies.
• Current HCPC registration.
• At least 12 months' post-qualification experience, or appropriate experience for consideration at preceptorship level.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment across a range of clinical settings.
• At least six months' experience working within child and adolescent mental health.
• Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams.
• Knowledge and experience of evidence-based psychological therapies relevant to adolescents with complex presentations.
• Understanding of complex trauma and personality disorder.
• Strong communication, consultation and interpersonal skills.
• An awareness of safeguarding procedures and the legislation surrounding adolescent mental health.
• A full UK driving licence, unless you are unable to drive due to a disability covered by the Equality Act 2010.

Experience with ADOS/autism assessments, eating disorders, inpatient mental health or community mental health would be advantageous.

Applicants who do not meet every requirement are still encouraged to apply. We are happy to discuss your experience and suitability for the role with you.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, apply through the Pulse website today.

Once your application has been received, a member of the Pulse recruitment team will contact you to discuss the role, your experience and the next steps.

Why Work with Pulse?

Pulse is a leading specialist healthcare recruitment partner, supporting psychologists and psychological therapists across the UK with both permanent and locum opportunities.

When you work with Pulse, you will benefit from:

• Access to a wide range of psychology opportunities across the UK.
• Dedicated support from an experienced recruitment consultant.
• Guidance throughout the application and interview process.
• Support with compliance and onboarding.
• Access to both permanent and locum opportunities as your career develops.
• A recruitment team that understands the psychology market and can match you with roles suited to your experience and career goals.

Reasonable Adjustments

Pulse is committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let a member of our recruitment team know and we will be happy to support you.