Job Title: Band 8a Psychologist Band : 8a Location : Thatcham, Berkshire Working Hours: 37.5 An exciting new opportunity has been made available for a Band 8a Forensic Psychologist to join our esteemed NHS client’s dynamic team in Thatcham, Berkshire. This role is open to a Principal Clinical or Counselling or Forensic Psychologist. This vacancy is available on a locum basis for the successful candidate to start immediately for a short-term contract. This vacancy offers competitive rates. What will your responsibilities be? The successful candidate will be responsible for deputising for the Lead Psychologist in their absence and taking a key role in service development. You will be responsible for the management of specified team members. You will be responsible for providing robust clinical supervision and support in appraisals and in the professional development of the team. You will be providing evidence based psychological assessment. You will be responsible for the provision of 1:1 and group interventions to patients to address a range of needs. You will be contributing to MDT care planning and review, while contributing to professional development within the team and contributing to audit and research as directed by the line manager. You will also be successful in engaging in CPD. Benefits: First class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme Have access to ipoint our Electronic timesheet processing app Variety of work opportunities in both the NHS and private sectors Access to high-quality CPD training event Different payment methods available PAYE, Umbrella, PSC and LTD Qualifications and Experiences: Qualified Forensic/ Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist. HCPC Registered. Proven experience in relevant field. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively within a team and autonomously. Apply Now If you are a dedicated Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV below. If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours. Why work with Pulse? From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.