Job Description

Job Title: Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist

Banding: Band 7–8b (depending on experience)

Location: Multiple Residential Sites across Manchester

Working Hours: Full-Time (On-site only)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience (Band 7–8b)

Pulse are recruiting an HCPC registered Psychologist to join a specialist residential service supporting children and young people with complex trauma, autism, and learning disabilities. This is a full-time, on-site role working across several sites in the greater Manchester region. Sponsorship is available for eligible applicants (must be HCPC registered), and the role offers a unique opportunity to lead psychological therapies within a trauma-informed framework.

Responsibilities:

As a Psychologist, you will:

• Deliver specialist psychological assessments and therapy to children and young people with severe and enduring mental health needs.
• Formulate and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
• Lead psychological input across services, embedding trauma-informed care principles.
• Provide consultation, guidance, and supervision to non-psychologist colleagues, trainees, and assistants.
• Contribute to service development through research, audit, and teaching.
• Work closely within a multi-disciplinary team, maintaining autonomy within professional guidelines.

Benefits:

• Sponsorship available for eligible candidates
• Mileage paid at £0.45 per mile (after first 20 miles from home)
• Private medical insurance post-probation
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for further training in CFT, DBT, Dynamic Dyadic Psychotherapy, and Systemic Practice

Qualifications and Experience:

We welcome applications from candidates who:

• Are HCPC-registered Psychologists
• Have experience working with children and young people, ideally in residential or trauma-informed settings
• Are confident in psychological formulation and therapeutic delivery across a range of models
• Can work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

Don’t meet every requirement? We still encourage you to apply – we value diverse experiences and perspectives.

How to Apply:

Apply directly through the Pulse website. Once your application is received, a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Why Work with Pulse:

Pulse is a leading provider of specialist healthcare recruitment. We offer:

• Dedicated support from experienced consultants
• Access to exclusive roles across the UK
• Ongoing career development opportunities

Reasonable Adjustments:

We are committed to supporting all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.