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.