CAMHS Psychologist - Permanent

Pulse Staffing Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Wellbeing tools

Employee Assistance Programme

Medical cover

Generous holidays

Referral bonus £1,000

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is recruiting a HCPC-registered psychologist to join an independent specialist day school in Hinckley, Leicestershire. The role covers Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling psychology to support children and young people with SEMH needs and related trauma.

You will deliver assessments, formulations, and interventions within a multidisciplinary team, provide staff training, and help create therapeutic living and learning environments.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered as Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist.
• Experience assessing, formulating, and delivering interventions for children with complex needs.
• Ability to provide staff consultation and training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions for children and young people with complex needs.
• Collaborate with educational and residential teams to create therapeutic living and learning environments.
• Provide consultation, training, and guidance to staff to ensure clinically informed care.
• Contribute to a joined-up clinical model across schools and children’s homes.
• Support development of strategies that promote positive outcomes for young people.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Consultation training

Trauma-informed care

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

Full-time or part-time options available

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you a qualified Psychologist looking for a rewarding role where you can truly change lives? We’re recruiting for a Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist to join the team at an independent specialist day school in Hinckley, Leicestershire. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team, supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, developmental trauma, neurodevelopmental conditions, and associated challenges.

You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, full school holidays, and the chance to make a lasting impact in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Deliver specialist psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions for children and young people with complex needs.
• Work collaboratively with educational and residential teams to create therapeutic living and learning environments.
• Provide consultation, training, and guidance to staff to ensure clinically informed care.
• Contribute to a joined-up clinical model across schools and children’s homes.
• Support the development of strategies that promote positive outcomes for young people.
• Full school holidays (including bank holidays)
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing clinical development programme
• Flexible benefits package (including life insurance options)
• Wellbeing tools and Employee Assistance Programme
• Medical cover for everyday health costs (opticians, dentist, etc.)
• Beautiful working environment with excellent facilities
• Recommend-a-friend bonus (£1,000 per referral)

Qualifications & Experience

• HCPC registration as a Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist
• Experience in assessing, formulating, and delivering interventions for children and young people with complex needs
• Ability to provide consultation and training to staff teams
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach
• Experience within SEMH or SEND settings
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and neurodevelopmental conditions

Reasonable Adjustments

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility.