Physical Therapist à Grande-Bretagne

Highly Specialist Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling, Forensic or Health)/Psychological Therapist

Permanent - Full Time 37.5 hours per week - Mon-Fri (Flexible working options available)

Based at our hub in Birstall, West Yorkshire with travel between Yorkshire and Lancashire and scope for some hybrid working

Salary: £47,307 - £55,126.50 (Dependent on skills, experience and banding)

Band 7-8a Preceptorship applicants would also be considered.

• Provide psychological assessment and treatment to young people with severe and enduring mental health disorders. Hold a small clinical caseload with young people typically remaining in placement for at least 12-18 months; deliver intensive, integrative, and innovative interventions within professional guidelines and the service policies and procedures.
• Work closely and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team that values skills and knowledge from all specialisms, including clinical nurse specialists, consultant psychiatrists, psychologists and psychological therapists, and the residential team. Support assessment, formulation and management of risk within the service model to help young people develop resilience and manage risk independently.
• Ensure psychological knowledge is integrated across residential homes through training and consultation.
• Develop leadership and communication skills within a complex multidisciplinary and multiagency system.
• Work in an environment that encourages innovative practice with opportunities to: utilise research skills for audits; develop and deliver teaching and training; contribute to policy and service development; engage in CPD.

• As a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist/ Psychological Therapist, you will have (as a minimum):
• Doctoral level training in clinical, counselling, health or forensic Psychology, including two or more distinct psychological therapies.
• Current registration with HCPC
• OR a registered qualification in health care at graduate level in nursing, social work, allied health professional AND Post-qualification training in a specialised area of psychological therapy
• OR Professional training in one or more Psychological Therapies AND accredited membership of the relevant body
• Minimum of twelve months post-qualification experience or appropriate experience in training to join at a preceptorship level.
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including at least six months clinical experience working in child and adolescent mental health.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team and interagency collaboration
• Knowledge of whole life span development and its impact on emotional, psychological and mental well-being.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of at least one evidence-based psychological therapy relevant to the treatment of adolescents with complex problems and their families.
• A commitment to supporting young people with complex presentations, risks and needs to develop resilience and move towards independence.

• Minimum 30 days holiday; an additional day off each year for your birthday.
• Enhanced company sick pay and pension; enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Paid time off for fertility treatment.
• Life Assurance (2 x annual salary).
• Healthcare CashPlan with costs toward dental and optical care and other health benefits including discounted gym memberships; online shopping discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service.
• Free eye tests and other benefits.
• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with completion of the Care Certificate).
• Paid Training, Induction and DBS check.
• Mindful & Disability Confident Employer; supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter; Menopause Friendly Organisation.
• Long service awards; social events including a Christmas party.
• Blue Light Card for discounts; Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £500 per referral).
• Free onsite parking.

This advert closes on Thursday 20 Nov 2025