Clinical Psychologist

Blackstone Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational provision in Pilning is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to shape the emotional and behavioural development of students. The successful candidate will assess psychological needs and deliver tailored interventions, providing guidance and training to staff and families. This role offers competitive pay and excellent benefits including training and development opportunities, 24/7 GP access, and a health cash plan.

Benefits

Training & Development

Discounts on groceries and services

Enhanced Annual Leave

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced Pension

24/7 GP Access

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.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist

Experience supporting young people with Autism

Background in educational settings

Skilled in multi-disciplinary collaboration

Supervisory experience with Assistant Psychologists

Passion for evidence-based practice

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.

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

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