Ob Title:
Practitioner Psychologist
Location:
North West England (school-based setting)
Hours & Contract:
Permanent, term-time only (full-time or part-time considered)
Salary:
Up to 70,000 (DOE) + welcome bonus
Essential Requirement:
Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
About The Role
We are seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to join a growing multidisciplinary team, supporting children and young people with additional needs, including intellectual disabilities, autism, and complex mental health needs.
The role involves delivering psychological assessments and interventions, holding a clinical caseload, and contributing to staff training, consultation, and reflective practice. You will play a key role in shaping and developing therapeutic provision in line with neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed approaches.
This is a varied position that offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference, working within a supportive and experienced clinical team.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide individual assessments and interventions for children and young people.
* Hold a caseload and maintain accurate clinical records.
* Contribute to service development, training, and reflective practice sessions.
* Work collaboratively with education staff, families, and other professionals.
* Collect and analyse clinical data to inform service delivery.
Essential Criteria
* Doctoral-level qualification in Psychology (Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, or Educational).
* HCPC registration (and relevant professional body membership).
* Post-qualification experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, autism, and/or complex needs.
* Strong communication and collaborative working skills.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
* Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.
Benefits
* Competitive salary with welcome bonus.
* Life assurance and pension scheme.
* Wellbeing support, including access to mental and physical health services.
* Family-friendly benefits, including enhanced leave and fertility treatment support.
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* Flexible working options, including part-time and potential four-day week (post-probation).