Band 8ab Permanent Practitioner Psychologist

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: 8:0016:00 or 8:3016:30 (may vary)

Salary

Up to 65000 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
• 2000 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 65000 pro rata
• 2000 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 dont 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.