Band 8a/b Permanent Practitioner Psychologist

Job Title

Practitioner Psychologist

Banding

Equivalent to NHS Band 8a/b

Location

Wakefield – within a specialist education and care setting supporting children and young people

Working Hours

Full-time (37.5 hours per week), part-time considered
Typical hours: 8:00–16:00 or 8:30–16:30 (may vary)

Salary

Up to £65,000 pro rata

Join Us as a Psychologist – Make a Real Difference

Are you a Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, or Educational Psychologist looking for a rewarding role where your expertise truly matters? This is an opportunity to work in a specialist setting supporting children and young people with complex needs.

Why this role stands out:

• Competitive salary up to £65k
• £2,000 annual training allowance
• After 6 months, enjoy a 4-day working week
• Term-time plus 2 weeks (46.6 weeks per year)
• Leadership opportunities for 2 days per week when the Lead is at other sites

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Deliver psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions tailored to individual needs
• Work collaboratively with education and care teams to embed trauma-informed and neurodiversity-aware practices
• Provide consultation, reflective practice, and training to staff
• Advocate for the voice and wellbeing of the children and young people you support
• Contribute to service development and evidence-based practice

Benefits

• Up to £65,000 pro rata
• £2,000 annual CPD/training allowance
• Flexible working options (part-time considered)
• 4-day working week after 6 months
• Term-time plus 2 weeks
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Experience working with children and young people with neurodiverse or SEMH needs
• Ability to travel – full UK driving licence required

Desirable:

• Experience in education or care settings
• Skills in consultation and service development

If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply – we value potential and commitment.

How to Apply

Apply via the Pulse website. Our recruitment team will contact you to discuss the next steps.

Why Work with Pulse

• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to a wide range of roles across the UK
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Commitment to your professional development

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities or additional needs. Please let us know if you require adjustments during the recruitment process.