Band 8ab 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

Essential

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Experience working with children and young people with neurodiverse or SEMH needs
• 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.

Apply via the Pulse website. Our recruitment team will contact you to discuss the next steps.

• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to a wide range of roles across the UK
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Commitment to your professional development

We are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities or additional needs. Please let us know if you require adjustments during the recruitment process.