About the role
Job Title: Clinical Psychologist – Autism & Neurodevelopmental Services Banding: Equivalent to Band 8a Location: Keele, Staffordshire Working Hours: Full-time, flexible working available Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Are you a skilled and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of neurodivergent children and their families? Pulse is recruiting for a permanent Clinical Psychologist to join a dedicated and growing Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) based in Keele, Staffordshire. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of specialist autism services, working in a collaborative and forward-thinking clinical environment.
Responsibilities
As a Practitioner Psychologist, you will: • Deliver specialist autism and neurodevelopmental assessments, formulations, and interventions for children and young people. • Work collaboratively within a diverse MDT including Psychologists, LD Nurses, OTs, SALTs, Paediatricians, Assistants, Trainees, and volunteers. • Prepare comprehensive psychological reports and communicate findings to families and professionals. • Provide evidence-based individual and group interventions for children, families, and carers. • Offer specialist consultation, advice, and training to colleagues and external professionals. • Contribute to service development, evaluation, and audit in collaboration with the research team. • Provide clinical supervision and support to Assistant and Trainee Psychologists.
Benefits • Flexible working patterns, including home working • Purpose-built, award-winning facilities • Extensive CPD, reflective practice, and training opportunities • Clinical and management supervision • 27 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) • Employee Assistance Programme • Charity worker and Blue Light discounts • Life assurance after 1 year • Pension scheme • Recommend-a-friend scheme • Free on-site parking • No out-of-hours, rota, or weekend expectations
Qualifications and Experience
We welcome applications from candidates who meet the following criteria: • Doctorate (or equivalent) in Clinical Psychology • HCPC registration • Experience in autism and neurodevelopmental assessment and diagnosis • Skilled in psychometric testing, cognitive/neuropsychological assessments, and clinical formulation • Experience working with children, young people, and families • Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-working skills • Commitment to inclusive and person-centred practice • Enhanced DBS with barred lists required
If you don’t meet every requirement but feel passionate about this role, we still encourage you to apply – we value potential and dedication.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” via the Pulse website to submit your CV. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps. Alternatively, contact us on [phone removed] for more information.
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Reasonable Adjustments
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