Job Title: Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist
Banding: Band 7–8b (depending on experience)
Location: Multiple Residential Sites across Manchester
Working Hours: Full-Time (On-site only)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience (Band 7–8b)
Pulse are recruiting an HCPC registered Psychologist to join a specialist residential service supporting children and young people with complex trauma, autism, and learning disabilities. This is a full-time, on-site role working across several sites in the greater Manchester region. Sponsorship is available for eligible applicants (must be HCPC registered), and the role offers a unique opportunity to lead psychological therapies within a trauma-informed framework.
Responsibilities:
As a Psychologist, you will:
- Deliver specialist psychological assessments and therapy to children and young people with severe and enduring mental health needs.
- Formulate and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Lead psychological input across services, embedding trauma-informed care principles.
- Provide consultation, guidance, and supervision to non-psychologist colleagues, trainees, and assistants.
- Contribute to service development through research, audit, and teaching.
- Work closely within a multi-disciplinary team, maintaining autonomy within professional guidelines.
Benefits:
- Sponsorship available for eligible candidates
- Mileage paid at £0.45 per mile (after first 20 miles from home)
- Private medical insurance post-probation
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities for further training in CFT, DBT, Dynamic Dyadic Psychotherapy, and Systemic Practice
Qualifications and Experience:
We welcome applications from candidates who:
- Are HCPC-registered Psychologists
- Have experience working with children and young people, ideally in residential or trauma-informed settings
- Are confident in psychological formulation and therapeutic delivery across a range of models
- Can work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
Don’t meet every requirement? We still encourage you to apply – we value diverse experiences and perspectives.
How to Apply:
Apply directly through the Pulse website. Once your application is received, a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
Why Work with Pulse:
Pulse is a leading provider of specialist healthcare recruitment. We offer:
- Dedicated support from experienced consultants
- Access to exclusive roles across the UK
- Ongoing career development opportunities
Reasonable Adjustments:
We are committed to supporting all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.
