Senior Psychologist - Band 8a
Pulse Healthcare
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Banding: Equivalent to Band 8a–8b
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Working Hours: 4 days, Term-Time Only
Salary: £62,192 - £65,790 per annum
Join our client's service as a Senior Psychologist and become part of a highly experienced multidisciplinary clinical team supporting children and young people with complex needs including developmental trauma, neurodiversity, and special educational needs. Based in Preston, Lancashire, this role offers the opportunity to work across both education and residential settings, delivering high-quality assessments, interventions, and therapeutic support. You’ll be working in partnership with local authorities, CAMHS teams, and social care services, promoting positive outcomes for young people.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Psychologist, you will:
- Lead on clinical assessments and therapeutic formulations for children and young people.
- Develop and evaluate evidence-based intervention programmes.
- Provide line management and supervision to regional psychologists.
- Collaborate with education and care teams to embed therapeutic practices.
- Deliver training, consultation, and reflective practice sessions.
- Work closely with families, external agencies, and internal MDTs.
- Promote safeguarding and contribute to child protection procedures.
- Maintain accurate clinical records
Benefits
- 35 days holiday including bank holidays (term-time only roles available)
- Comprehensive clinical induction and ongoing CPD
- Flexible benefits including life insurance and medical cover
- Employee wellbeing support and assistance programme
- Beautiful working environments with purpose-built facilities
- Recommend a friend bonus of £1,000
- Career development opportunities across the group
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
- Experience in psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention
- Understanding of developmental trauma, neurodiversity, and SEN
- Ability to work collaboratively in MDTs and across settings
Desirable:
- Supervision qualification and experience managing staff
- Experience in education systems and challenging environments
- Full UK driving licence
If you don’t meet every requirement but feel passionate about the role, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply
Apply directly through the Pulse website. Once we receive your application, 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 healthcare staffing solutions. We offer:
- Dedicated support from our psychology recruitment team
- Access to exclusive roles across the UK
Reasonable Adjustments
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or support, please let us know and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.
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