Band 8a/b Permanent Practitioner Psychologist at Pulse Healthcare

Wakefield, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

65000.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychological Assessments, Formulations, Interventions, Trauma-Informed Practices, Neurodiversity Awareness, Consultation, Reflective Practice, Training, Advocacy, Service Development, Evidence-Based Practice

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

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: 8:00–16:00 or 8:30–16:30 (may vary) Salary Up to £65,000 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 £2,000 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 £65,000 pro rata £2,000 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 don’t 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.

Responsibilities

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.