Job Description
Job Title: Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist – Band 7/8a
Location: Stoke on Trent
Are you an HCPC Psychologist with a passion for working with children and adolescents? Do you want to make a significant impact on their lives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
About the Role:
My client is seeking a dedicated Psychologist to join an enthusiastic team of Psychologists, Psychological Therapists, and Assistant Psychologists. In this role, you will:
* Conduct assessments of therapeutic and placement needs.
* Provide direct therapeutic interventions to children and young people.
* Offer consultation and training to parents, carers, and residential care staff.
* Participate in Autism assessments.
* Assess and treat your own caseload of clients and maintain associated records.
* Provide, develop, and manage highly specialist interventions.
* Clinically supervise less experienced psychologists, psychological therapists, assistants, and trainees.
* Coordinate the provision of specialist services and provide specialist advice to other professionals and carers.
* Contribute to service development, specifically in children’s residential care support services.
* Assist in the overall day-to-day running and management of the company under the guidance of the Clinical Director.
Job Details:
* Job Type: Full-time (part-time position negotiable).
* Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, typically from 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.
* Salary: £54,000 - £60,500 (pro-rata if part-time), negotiable depending on experience.
* Band: NHS AfC Band 7 / 8a equivalent (although roles are not banded here).
* Specialism: Children, young people, and families.
* Reporting to: Clinical Director or designate.
* Location: Stoke on Trent. Some travel required depending on client and business needs.
Key Qualifications:
* Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is mandatory.
* Experience working with children and adolescents.
* Clinical experience of working with adoptive families, children in foster care, or those in residential care is highly desirable.
* Training in DDP, Theraplay, EMDR, or other trauma-informed therapies is highly desirable.
* Minimum of two years of post-qualified work experience in a clinical environment with children, young people, and their families.
* Experience of working with developmental trauma and attachment difficulties is desirable.
Employee Benefits:
* 36 days paid annual leave.
* Attractive pension scheme.
* Potential for flexible working or part-time work.
* Company sick pay scheme.
* Excellent purpose-built facility dedicated to therapeutic work with children and young people, as well as a high-spec training facility.
* Generous CPD budget to support your development
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a supportive and dynamic team.
* Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
* Engage in meaningful and impactful work.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disabilities, religions/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age
If you do not meet these requirements but are an HCPC registered Psychologist interested in the job, I would encourage you to apply. My client's large clinical team is committed to supporting your professional development and upskilling.