Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist

Job Title: Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist – Band 7/8a Location: Stoke on Trent Are you an HCPC Psychologist with a passion for working with children and adolescents? Do you want to make a significant impact on their lives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! About the Role: My client is seeking a dedicated Psychologist to join an enthusiastic team of Psychologists, Psychological Therapists, and Assistant Psychologists. In this role, you will:

• Conduct assessments of therapeutic and placement needs.
• Provide direct therapeutic interventions to children and young people.
• Offer consultation and training to parents, carers, and residential care staff.
• Participate in Autism assessments.
• Assess and treat your own caseload of clients and maintain associated records.
• Provide, develop, and manage highly specialist interventions.
• Clinically supervise less experienced psychologists, psychological therapists, assistants, and trainees.
• Coordinate the provision of specialist services and provide specialist advice to other professionals and carers.
• Contribute to service development, specifically in children’s residential care support services.
• Assist in the overall day-to-day running and management of the company under the guidance of the Clinical Director.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Full-time (part-time position negotiable).
• Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, typically from 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.
• Salary: £54,000 - £60,500 (pro-rata if part-time), negotiable depending on experience.
• Band: NHS AfC Band 7 / 8a equivalent (although roles are not banded here).
• Specialism: Children, young people, and families.
• Reporting to: Clinical Director or designate.
• Location: Stoke on Trent. Some travel required depending on client and business needs.

Key Qualifications:

• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is mandatory .
• Experience working with children and adolescents.
• Clinical experience of working with adoptive families, children in foster care, or those in residential care is highly desirable.
• Training in DDP, Theraplay, EMDR, or other trauma-informed therapies is highly desirable.
• Minimum of two years of post-qualified work experience in a clinical environment with children, young people, and their families.
• Experience of working with developmental trauma and attachment difficulties is desirable.

Employee Benefits:

• 36 days paid annual leave.
• Attractive pension scheme.
• Potential for flexible working or part-time work.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Excellent purpose-built facility dedicated to therapeutic work with children and young people, as well as a high-spec training facility.
• Generous CPD budget to support your development

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and dynamic team.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
• Engage in meaningful and impactful work.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disabilities, religions/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age If you do not meet these requirements but are an HCPC registered Psychologist interested in the job, I would encourage you to apply. My client's large clinical team is committed to supporting your professional development and upskilling.