About the role
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.