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.