CAMHS Psychologist

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.