# Band 8a/b Permanent Practitioner Psychologist at Pulse Healthcare

Band 8a/b Permanent Practitioner Psychologist at Pulse Healthcare in Wakefield. Full-time. Posted November 20, 2025.

- Company: Pulse Healthcare
- Location: Wakefield
- Job type: Full-time
- Posted: 2025-11-20
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pulse/jobs/7534391003
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/band-8ab-permanent-practitioner-psychologist-pulse-healthcare-9cherf

## Requirements

- 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

## Description

### **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.