Banding Band 8a/ b Location Leeds, West Yorkshire Working Hours 3 Days Per Week Salary Competitive Locum Rate Make a Difference in Prison Mental Health Services Are you a Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist or Forensic Psychologist looking for a rewarding locum opportunity within a prison setting? Pulse is recruiting for an experienced HCPC-registered Psychologist to join a specialist mental health team working within a secure environment in Leeds. This is a unique opportunity to work with individuals presenting with complex mental health, trauma, personality, behavioural and forensic needs, while developing highly sought-after skills within prison healthcare. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering psychological assessment, formulation and intervention services to support some of the most vulnerable individuals in society. This position offers excellent professional development opportunities, varied and rewarding clinical work, and the chance to make a genuine impact on rehabilitation, recovery and long-term wellbeing. Responsibilities As a Psychologist, you will use your specialist knowledge and clinical expertise to support individuals experiencing a wide range of psychological and mental health difficulties within a secure environment. Your responsibilities may include: Completing comprehensive psychological assessments and formulations for individuals with complex presentations. Delivering evidence-based psychological interventions on an individual and group basis. Working with service users who may present with trauma, personality difficulties, emotional regulation challenges, self-harm behaviours and co-existing mental health conditions. Providing trauma-informed care that promotes recovery, resilience and positive outcomes. Contributing specialist psychological advice to multidisciplinary team discussions, care planning and risk management processes. Supporting the development of psychologically i
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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 t
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