Clinical Psychologist

Blackstone Recruitment Limited; Marsh Common; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking a Clinical Psychologist for a dynamic school in Pilning, South Gloucestershire. This role involves assessing psychological needs of students and implementing care strategies. Candidates should be HCPC-registered with experience in educational or clinical settings. The position offers competitive pay, development opportunities, and various benefits, including enhanced annual leave and 24/7 GP access.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced Pension

Life Assurance

24/7 GP Access

UK Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist with a postgraduate qualification in Psychology.
• Experience supporting young people with Autism and complex needs.
• Background in educational, care, or clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychological needs and deliver tailored interventions.
• Provide expert guidance and training to staff and families.
• Lead group sessions or provide one-to-one support.

Skills

HCPC registration

Experience with Autism

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Supervising Assistant Psychologists

Evidence-based practice

Continuous learning

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Psychology

Job description

Clinical Psychologist

Location: Pilning, South Gloucestershire

Actual Salary: £33,952.77 - £39,366.78

Hours: 24 hours per week (3 days, to be discussed at interview)

Contract: Permanent, term time only (44.67 paid weeks)

About us

This school is a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7-19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs.

We offer every student the chance to explore and fulfil their own unique potential. With provision running from Key Stage 2 all the way through to post-16, we are set up to support children and young people at every stage of their academic journey.

Your Role as a Clinical Psychologist

As our Clinical Psychologist, you’ll play a central role in shaping the emotional and behavioural development of our students. You’ll work closely with young people to assess their psychological needs and deliver tailored interventions that support their growth and independence. Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll help embed Positive Behaviour Support strategies across the school, ensuring every child receives consistent, compassionate care.

You’ll also provide expert guidance and training to staff and families, empowering them to better understand and respond to the needs of the children in their care. Whether leading group sessions or offering one-to-one support, your work will be instrumental in helping our students thrive, both in school and beyond.

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for

• HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist with a postgraduate qualification in Psychology
• Experience supporting young people with Autism and complex needs
• Background in educational, care, or clinical settings
• Skilled in multi-disciplinary collaboration
• Experience supervising Assistant Psychologists
• Passionate about evidence-based practice and continuous learning

Qualifications

What’s on Offer at Aurora?

We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you :

📚 Grow with Us – Training & Development

Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.

💸 Save Money on Everyday Essentials

With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further :

• Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
• Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme

💰 Competitive Pay & Reward

We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy :

• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced Pension
• Life Assurance

🩺 24 / 7 GP Access – For You & Your Household

Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.

🦷 UK Health Cash Plan

Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!

🧠 Employee Assistance Programme

Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including :

• Freephone counselling (available 24 / 7)
• Online tools and resources

👯♀️ Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000!

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded!

Terms apply)

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

Please contact Mathure on (phone number removed), for further information