Band 8a Educational Psychologist – Cheadle

Pulsejobs.com; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic opportunity for an Educational Psychologist in Cheadle, Cheshire, on a locum basis. The role offers a chance to lead assessments and support children with complex needs within a supportive team environment. Benefits include competitive rates, a £300 referral bonus, and access to high-quality CPD training.

Benefits

First class support from experienced consultants

Access to high-quality CPD training events

Variety of work opportunities in NHS and private sectors

Different payment methods available

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Educational Psychologist required.
• Experience with complex needs and assessments essential.
• Qualified in Educational Psychology with relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Clinical Psychologists and manage multi-disciplinary assessments.
• Deliver diagnoses to children and families concerning ASD.
• Support service planning and evaluation with clinical expertise.

Skills

Leadership

Assessment

Clinical Expertise

Education

Doctorate in Educational Psychology

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Title: Educational Psychologist
Band: 8a
Location: Cheadle, Cheshire
Working Hours:37.5

An exciting new opportunity has been made available for an Educational Psychologist to join our esteemed client’s dynamic team in Cheadle, Cheshire. This role is open to an Educational Psychologist. This vacancy is available on a locum basis for the successful candidate to start immediately for a short-term contract. This vacancy offers competitive rates.

What will your responsibilities be?

To provide leadership for the Clinical Psychologists, Educational Psychologist, Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist working within the SAS advising the clinical lead of all matters arising. To take the lead role in coordinating multi-disciplinary assessments and assessment planning and to deliver a diagnosis to children and families when appropriate, to have an advanced knowledge of ASD and how this can present in children/young people. To support the Clinical lead in the planning, development and evaluation of the service, to provide clinical expertise and advice on psychology, psychiatry and psychotherapy related matters within the service.

Benefits:

• First class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants
• £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Have access to ipoint our Electronic timesheet processing app
• Variety of work opportunities in both the NHS and private sectors
• Access to high-quality CPD training event
• Different payment methods available PAYE, Umbrella, PSC and LTD

Qualifications and Experiences:

• HCPC registration and Doctorate in Educational Psychology
• Be a qualified Educational Psychologist
• Experience with complex needs and assessment.

Apply Now!

If you are a dedicated Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV below.

If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours*.

Why work with Pulse?

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Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

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Reasonable Adjustments:

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