Psychologist jobs in United Kingdom

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.

This service is a 12-bedded children’s residential home for young people aged 12–18 with ongoing mental health needs and challenging behaviours, supported by an on‑site school.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

If you are interested in the above Children’s Home Manager vacancy, please apply or contact Luke Bown at Domus Recruitment.

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