Overview
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 t
Full job description
Full Job Description
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:
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Competitive salary up to £65k
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£2,000 annual training allowance
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After 6 months, enjoy a 4-day working week
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Term-time plus 2 weeks (46.6 weeks per year)
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Leadership opportunities for 2 days per week when the Lead is at other sites
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
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Deliver psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions tailored to individual needs
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Work collaboratively with education and care teams to embed trauma-informed and neurodiversity-aware practices
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Provide consultation, reflective practice, and training to staff
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Advocate for the voice and wellbeing of the children and young people you support
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Contribute to service development and evidence-based practice
Benefits
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Up to £65,000 pro rata
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£2,000 annual CPD/training allowance
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Flexible working options (part-time considered)
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4-day working week after 6 months
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Term-time plus 2 weeks
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Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
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HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
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Experience working with children and young people with neurodiverse or SEMH needs
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Ability to travel – full UK driving licence required
Desirable:
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Experience in education or care settings
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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
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Dedicated consultant support
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Access to a wide range of roles across the UK
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Competitive pay and benefits
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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.
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