Clinical Psychologist (Childrens)

Nightingale Hammerson; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist service provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Clinical Psychologist to deliver psychological services for children and young people. You will provide evidence-based interventions, supervise junior staff, and work in a dynamic multidisciplinary environment. The position offers a competitive salary of £48,000 – £56,000 per annum and a range of benefits including a personal training program and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Personal training programme

Employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration required.
• Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding legislation essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychological interventions for children and young people.
• Carry out assessments, including risk assessments and treatment recommendations.
• Deliver and evaluate psychological treatment plans.

Skills

Independent working

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

High literacy

Education

Doctoral qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

HCPC registration

Job description

Are you an ambitious Clinical Psychologist seeking a new challenge, career development and a competitive salary? An established provider of specialist residential and educational services for children and young people is looking for a dedicated, caring Clinical Psychologist to join their multidisciplinary team.

We are recruiting a qualified Clinical Psychologist (NHS Band 7–8a equivalent) to deliver varied and rewarding work across a dynamic multidisciplinary environment. You will play a key role in shaping the service, improving outcomes for young people, and embedding psychologically informed practice across the home.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a range of evidence-based psychological interventions for children and young people.
• Carry out assessments, including risk assessments, formulations, and treatment recommendations.
• Deliver psychological treatment plans and evaluate outcomes.
• Supervise Assistant Psychologists and psychology graduates, overseeing their caseloads and interventions.
• Train and guide staff to implement psychologically informed practices.
• Make evidence-based recommendations to the MDT on assessment, intervention and risk management.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with policies and professional standards.
• Participate in MDT meetings, professional reviews and service development initiatives.
• Work under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and as part of a wider MDT including Psychiatry, OT, Nursing and Education.

Essential

• Doctoral qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration.
• Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding legislation.
• Experience with clinical outcome monitoring and risk assessment.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload, and manage complex caseloads.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and IT skills.
• High standard of literacy and report writing.
• Experience applying a range of psychological interventions.

Desirable

• Experience conducting specialist assessments (Autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, complex needs, challenging behaviour).
• Knowledge of developmental trauma and working with looked‑after/adopted children.
• Experience supervising others and delivering training to multidisciplinary staff.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to join a long standing, established organisation
• Personal training programme
• Employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Salary / Benefits: £48,000 – £56,000 per annum

Please apply or contact Luke Bown at Domus Recruitment.