Practitioner Psychologist

Staff Partners Mental Health; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in North West England is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to support children and young people with additional needs. You will provide psychological assessments and interventions, manage a clinical caseload, and work collaboratively within a supportive team. A doctoral qualification in psychology and relevant experience is essential. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 plus benefits including professional development opportunities and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary with welcome bonus

Life assurance and pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Family-friendly benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and relevant professional body membership required.
• Experience working with intellectual disabilities and complex needs is essential.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and interventions for children and young people.
• Hold a caseload and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Contribute to service development and training sessions.
• Collaborate with education staff, families, and professionals.
• Collect and analyze clinical data to inform service delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative working

Education

Doctoral-level qualification in Psychology

Job description

Overview

ob Title: Practitioner Psychologist

Location: North West England (school-based setting)

Hours & Contract: Permanent, term-time only (full-time or part-time considered)

Salary: Up to 70,000 (DOE) + welcome bonus

Essential Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

About the Role

We are seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to join a growing multidisciplinary team, supporting children and young people with additional needs, including intellectual disabilities, autism, and complex mental health needs.

The role involves delivering psychological assessments and interventions, holding a clinical caseload, and contributing to staff training, consultation, and reflective practice. You will play a key role in shaping and developing therapeutic provision in line with neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed approaches.

This is a varied position that offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference, working within a supportive and experienced clinical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual assessments and interventions for children and young people.

• Hold a caseload and maintain accurate clinical records.

• Contribute to service development, training, and reflective practice sessions.

• Work collaboratively with education staff, families, and other professionals.

• Collect and analyse clinical data to inform service delivery.

Essential Criteria

• Doctoral-level qualification in Psychology (Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, or Educational).

• HCPC registration (and relevant professional body membership).

• Post-qualification experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, autism, and/or complex needs.

• Strong communication and collaborative working skills.

• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with welcome bonus.

• Life assurance and pension scheme.

• Wellbeing support, including access to mental and physical health services.

• Family-friendly benefits, including enhanced leave and fertility treatment support.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• Flexible working options, including part-time and potential four-day week (post-probation).