About the role
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.