Trauma-Informed Child Psychologist: Lead Therapy & Training

Pulse Healthcare; Manchester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Sponsorship available

Training opportunities

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare in Manchester is recruiting an HCPC-registered Psychologist to join a specialist residential service for children and young people with complex trauma, autism, and learning disabilities. This is a full-time, on-site role across multiple sites in the Greater Manchester region, with sponsorship available for eligible applicants.

You will lead psychological therapies within a trauma-informed framework, deliver assessments and therapy, and provide guidance to the MDT.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Psychologist required.
• Experience with children/young people in residential/trauma-informed settings preferred.
• Ability to formulate and deliver therapies across models.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist psychological assessments and therapy to children and young people with severe and enduring mental health needs.
• Formulate and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
• Lead psychological input across services, embedding trauma-informed care principles.
• Provide consultation, guidance, and supervision to non-psychologist colleagues, trainees, and assistants.
• Contribute to service development through research, audit, and teaching.
• Work closely within a multi-disciplinary team, maintaining autonomy within professional guidelines.

Skills

HCPC registered

Experience with children/young people

Formulation and therapy delivery

Independent & MDT collaboration

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Pulse Healthcare in Manchester is recruiting an HCPC-registered Psychologist to join a specialist residential service for children and young people with complex trauma, autism, and learning disabilities. This is a full-time, on-site role across multiple sites in the Greater Manchester region, with sponsorship available for eligible applicants.

You will lead psychological therapies within a trauma-informed framework, deliver assessments and therapy, and provide guidance to the MDT.