# Psychologist - LAC at Pulse Healthcare Psychologist - LAC at Pulse Healthcare in Warrington. On-site, part-time. Posted October 7, 2026. - Company: Pulse Healthcare - Location: Warrington - Workplace: On-site - Job type: Part-time - Posted: 2026-10-07 - Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pulse/jobs/8015760003 - Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/psychologist-lac-pulse-healthcare-9tenj7 ## Requirements - Doctoral-level training in Clinical, Counselling, Forensic or Health Psychology, with training in two or more psychological therapies. - Current HCPC registration. - At least 12 months' post-qualification experience, or appropriate experience for consideration at preceptorship level. - Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment across a range of clinical settings. - At least six months' experience working within child and adolescent mental health. - Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams. - Knowledge and experience of evidence-based psychological therapies relevant to adolescents with complex presentations. - Understanding of complex trauma and personality disorder. - Strong communication, consultation and interpersonal skills. - An awareness of safeguarding procedures and the legislation surrounding adolescent mental health. - A full UK driving licence, unless you are unable to drive due to a disability covered by the Equality Act 2010. ## Description **Banding:** Band 7–8a **Location:** Warrington, Cheshire **Working Hours:** Part-time, 15 hours per week across 2–3 days **Salary:** £49,432.50 – £64,818 per annum, dependent on experience and banding An exciting opportunity has arisen for a **Psychologist** to join a supportive multidisciplinary team in **Warrington, Cheshire**. This permanent, part-time position offers flexible working across two or three days per week, with a salary of **£49,432.50–£64,818 per annum**, depending on experience and banding. Band 7 preceptorship applicants will also be considered. The role provides an excellent opportunity to work with **young people experiencing complex and enduring mental health difficulties**, including complex trauma, emerging personality disorder and eating disorders. You will have the opportunity to provide specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions, while also developing your skills in consultation, supervision, teaching, research and clinical leadership. The role involves working collaboratively across a specialist service model, with some travel between locations in **Cheshire and the wider Merseyside area**. ### Responsibilities - Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment for young people with complex mental health presentations. - Hold a small clinical caseload, allowing you to provide intensive, individualised and innovative psychological interventions. - Work collaboratively as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, contributing psychological expertise to care planning and risk management. - Support young people to develop resilience, independence and the skills required to manage their mental health and risks. - Provide psychological consultation, training and guidance to colleagues and wider professional teams. - Work systemically with staff teams and other professionals involved in the care of young people. - Contribute to clinical leadership, service development, audit and research. - Deliver teaching and training to professional and non-professional colleagues. - Maintain high standards of clinical practice in line with professional guidelines and relevant policies. - Contribute to the ongoing development of innovative psychological practice within the service. ### Benefits - Permanent, part-time position offering **15 hours per week**. - Flexible working across **2–3 days per week**. - Salary of **£49,432.50–£64,818**, dependent on experience and banding. - Band 7 preceptorship considered for suitable applicants. - Minimum **30 days' annual leave**, plus an additional day off for your birthday. - Enhanced company sick pay. - Enhanced pension and maternity/paternity benefits. - Life Assurance worth twice your annual salary. - Healthcare CashPlan covering contributions towards dental, optical and other healthcare treatments. - Employee Assistance Programme and 24-hour counselling service. - Paid time off for fertility treatment. - Excellent learning, development and CPD opportunities. - Paid training, induction and DBS check. - Free onsite parking. - Blue Light Card and access to a range of shopping and lifestyle discounts. - Long-service awards and social events. - Refer a Friend Scheme offering up to £500 per successful referral. ### Qualifications and Experience Applicants should ideally have: - Doctoral-level training in **Clinical, Counselling, Forensic or Health Psychology**, with training in two or more psychological therapies. - Current **HCPC registration**. - At least **12 months' post-qualification experience**, or appropriate experience for consideration at preceptorship level. - Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment across a range of clinical settings. - At least **six months' experience working within child and adolescent mental health**. - Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams. - Knowledge and experience of evidence-based psychological therapies relevant to adolescents with complex presentations. - Understanding of **complex trauma and personality disorder**. - Strong communication, consultation and interpersonal skills. - An awareness of safeguarding procedures and the legislation surrounding adolescent mental health. - A full UK driving licence, unless you are unable to drive due to a disability covered by the Equality Act 2010. Experience with **ADOS/autism assessments, eating disorders, inpatient mental health or community mental health** would be advantageous. **Applicants who do not meet every requirement are still encouraged to apply.** We are happy to discuss your experience and suitability for the role with you. ### How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, apply through the **Pulse website** today. Once your application has been received, a member of the Pulse recruitment team will contact you to discuss the role, your experience and the next steps. ### Why Work with Pulse? Pulse is a leading specialist healthcare recruitment partner, supporting psychologists and psychological therapists across the UK with both permanent and locum opportunities. When you work with Pulse, you will benefit from: - Access to a wide range of psychology opportunities across the UK. - Dedicated support from an experienced recruitment consultant. - Guidance throughout the application and interview process. - Support with compliance and onboarding. - Access to both permanent and locum opportunities as your career develops. - A recruitment team that understands the psychology market and can match you with roles suited to your experience and career goals. ### Reasonable Adjustments Pulse is committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let a member of our recruitment team know and we will be happy to support you.