Clinical Psychologist

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Psychologist to join a passionate team focused on making a difference in the lives of children and adolescents. This role offers the chance to conduct assessments, provide therapeutic interventions, and supervise junior staff in a supportive environment. With a commitment to professional development and a generous benefits package, this position allows you to engage in meaningful work that truly impacts the community. If you're an HCPC registered psychologist looking to grow your career while helping young people, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

36 days paid annual leave

Flexible working options

High-spec training facility

Generous CPD budget

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered with experience in clinical settings.
• Desirable experience with adoptive families and trauma-informed therapies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide therapeutic interventions for children.
• Supervise less experienced psychologists and contribute to service development.

Skills

Clinical experience with children and adolescents

Therapeutic interventions

Consultation and training

Autism assessments

Clinical supervision

Education

HCPC Registration

Minimum two years post-qualified experience

Training in trauma-informed therapies

Job description

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Job Title: Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist – Band 7/8a

Location: Stoke on Trent

Are you an HCPC Psychologist with a passion for working with children and adolescents? Do you want to make a significant impact on their lives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

About the Role:

My client is seeking a dedicated Psychologist to join an enthusiastic team of Psychologists, Psychological Therapists, and Assistant Psychologists. In this role, you will:

• Conduct assessments of therapeutic and placement needs.
• Provide direct therapeutic interventions to children and young people.
• Offer consultation and training to parents, carers, and residential care staff.
• Participate in Autism assessments.
• Assess and treat your own caseload of clients and maintain associated records.
• Provide, develop, and manage highly specialist interventions.
• Clinically supervise less experienced psychologists, psychological therapists, assistants, and trainees.
• Coordinate the provision of specialist services and provide specialist advice to other professionals and carers.
• Contribute to service development, specifically in children’s residential care support services.
• Assist in the overall day-to-day running and management of the company under the guidance of the Clinical Director.
• Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, typically from 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.
• Band: NHS AfC Band 7 / 8a equivalent (although roles are not banded here).
• Specialism: Children, young people, and families.
• Reporting to: Clinical Director or designate.
• Location: Stoke on Trent. Some travel required depending on client and business needs.

Key Qualifications:

• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is mandatory.
• Experience working with children and adolescents.
• Clinical experience of working with adoptive families, children in foster care, or those in residential care is highly desirable.
• Training in DDP, Theraplay, EMDR, or other trauma-informed therapies is highly desirable.
• Minimum of two years of post-qualified work experience in a clinical environment with children, young people, and their families.
• Experience of working with developmental trauma and attachment difficulties is desirable.

Employee Benefits:

• 36 days paid annual leave.
• Potential for flexible working or part-time work.
• Excellent purpose-built facility dedicated to therapeutic work with children and young people, as well as a high-spec training facility.
• Generous CPD budget to support your development

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and dynamic team.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
• Engage in meaningful and impactful work.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disabilities, religions/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age

If you do not meet these requirements but are an HCPC registered Psychologist interested in the job, I would encourage you to apply. My client's large clinical team is committed to supporting your professional development and upskilling.