Psychologist - LAC

Location: Bedfordshire Hours: Full-time Contract: Permanent Band: 7 / 8A Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience) Client Group: Looked After Children (LAC) Job Purpose Join a developing service focused on supporting young people affected by Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and Neglect, Abuse, and Trauma (NAT). This role aims to improve psychological well-being and facilitate reunification with family environments through structured, evidence-based interventions. Key Responsibilities Deliver specialist psychological assessments and interventions for young people and families. Provide individual and group therapy sessions over 9–18 months using a range of psychological approaches. Develop treatment formulations based on thorough diagnostic assessments within a structured framework. Offer specialist consultation to staff, supporting therapeutic approaches and care planning. Act as keyworker, reviewing care plans and coordinating TAC meetings. Assess and monitor risk, implementing appropriate risk management plans. Work flexibly across community settings, residential homes, and virtual platforms as part of a hybrid model.

A CAREER WITH POINT72'S INTELLIGENCE TEAM Point72’s Intelligence team sets the industry standard for intelligence driven analysis by proactively identifying, monitoring, and assessing various sources of risk using proprietary tools and specialized tradecraft. We support senior management by providing strategic assessments, actionable recommendations, and real-time escalations. WHAT YOU’LL DO We are looking for a subject matter expert to join a dynamic assessment and selection team with highly visible impact. You will collaborate across departments internally and provide recommendations to senior leaders based on your judgments and insights. You will be a hands-on practitioner, designing and conducting applied research. This is NOT a clinical role. Specifically, you will: Apply domain expertise to support the firm in identifying, assessing, and interviewing candidates Develop and implement research-driven assessment tools and processes Synthesize findings, author reports, and produce high-quality recommendations for senior leaders across the firm Serve as a technical advisor in the domain of psychology and brief internal stakeholders on team processes Identify and integrate emerging research and techniques that improve internal processes WHAT’S REQUIRED PhD degree in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, decision science, social psychology, organizational psychology, or a related field Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make complex concepts clear to senior stakeholders Demonstrated experience designing, evaluating, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative assessments and organizational data Experience conducting structured interviews and translating interview data into evidence-based assessments Strong critical thinking skills, including the ability to evaluate alternative explanations and guard against bias Ability to collaborate across departments and provide clear recommendations based on sound judgment Willingness to quickl

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist Banding: Equivalent to NHS Band 8a Location: Leeds Working Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £46,148 – £52,809 DOE per annum We’re looking for a Clinical Psychologist to join a leading UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with acquired brain injuries. Based in Leeds, you’ll work within a specialist neurorehabilitation service that supports individuals to regain lost skills and achieve personal goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with a strong team spirit and a shared passion for making a difference. Responsibilities In this role, you will: Provide specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessments for adults with acquired brain injury. Formulate and implement evidence-based intervention plans tailored to individual needs. Deliver therapeutic interventions (individual, family, and group) and contribute to multidisciplinary formulations. Undertake risk assessments and provide psychological input into risk management plans. Maintain high standards of clinical record-keeping and data collection. Offer guidance and support to families and carers, and consult with internal and external professionals. Participate in research, audits, and service development projects. Benefits Competitive salary (£46,148 – £52,809 DOE) Strong team culture and supportive working environment Opportunities for research and professional development Access to multidisciplinary expertise and innovative neurobehavioral models Qualifications & Experience Degree in Psychology (BPS accredited) Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist Experience in neurorehabilitation or working with acquired brain injury is desirable Applicants who do not meet all requirements are still encouraged to apply. How to Apply Apply directly through the Pulse website. Our recruitment team will contact you to discuss the role and

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist Banding: Band 8a Location: Liverpool Working Hours: Part-time - 18 hours per week Salary: £28,136 per annum (actual salary) Are you a Clinical Psychologist seeking a part-time opportunity in a specialist neurorehabilitation setting? We are recruiting for a rewarding role based in Liverpool , a well-established service supporting adults with acquired brain injuries. This position offers the chance to work within a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based neuropsychological care. The service operates in partnership with NHS trusts and local authorities, offering a collaborative and supportive working environment. Responsibilities: In this role, you will: Deliver specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessments Formulate and implement tailored intervention plans Support service users in achieving SMART goals through rehabilitation Provide therapeutic input using a range of psychological models and modalities Contribute to multidisciplinary formulations and risk management plans Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and communication Supervise junior staff and contribute to service development and research Benefits: 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) – pro rata Option to buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Excellent training and support Group life assurance and company pension Free parking Eye voucher scheme Long service and staff awards Qualifications and Experience: We welcome applications from professionals who meet the following criteria: Essential: HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist Ability to assess, analyse, and manage complex clinical information Strong communication skills across written, verbal, and virtual formats Experience working within multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary teams Desirable: Experience producing clinical reports in neurorehabilitation settings Knowledge of relevant legislation related

Job Title: Band 8b Clinical Psychologist – Low Secure Male Mental Health Banding: Band 8b Location: Birmingham – easily accessible from central Birmingham and surrounding areas Working Hours: Minimum 3 days per week, full-time available Salary: Competitive, in line with NHS rates Are you a Band 8b Clinical Psychologist with experience in secure settings? We’re recruiting for a temporary role supporting adult men with complex mental health conditions at a specialist site in Birmingham. This is a brilliant opportunity to work flexibly (minimum 3 days per week) in a low secure ward, delivering impactful psychological care in a well-supported environment. The role offers competitive rates and the chance to contribute meaningfully to a service focused on recovery and rehabilitation. Responsibilities In this role, you will: Provide specialist psychological assessments and interventions for men with complex mental health needs. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support care planning, formulation, and risk management. Deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs. Offer consultation and supervision to colleagues where appropriate. Contribute to service development and clinical governance initiatives. Benefits Competitive pay aligned with NHS Band 8b rates Flexible working – minimum 3 days per week Opportunity to work in a specialist low secure setting Supportive and collaborative team environment Professional development and CPD opportunities Qualifications and Experience We welcome applications from Clinical Psychologists who: Are HCPC registered Have experience working in secure or forensic settings, ideally with male patients Are confident in delivering psychological interventions in complex environments Can work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team If you don’t meet every requirement but feel this role aligns with your experience and interests, we still encourage you to apply! How to Apply Apply dire

Job Title: Senior Psychologist Location : Dublin, Ireland Working Hours: 37.5 An exciting new opportunity has been made available for a Senior Psychologist to join our esteemed client’s dynamic team in Dublin, Ireland. This vacancy is available on a locum basis for the successful candidate to start immediately for a short-term contract. This vacancy offers €94,699 - €111,277. What will your responsibilities be? The successful applicant will provide psychological services to adults with an Intellectual Disability across North Kildare and West Dublin. Psychologists in the service work in multi-disciplinary teams to support our service-users, their families and frontline staff in an effective, person-centred and compassion focused system. The Psychology department offers supportive supervision, encourage research and service evaluation, maintain strong links with university training courses and value continuing professional development. Benefits: Psychology Public Sector Pay Scale and Annual Leave allocation. Clinical supervision structure and opportunities to provide supervision to psychologists in training/Staff Grade psychologists. Contributory State Pension Plan. Group Scheme for Health Insurance. Tax Saver Travel Scheme. Parental and Adoptive Leave. Qualifications and Experiences: Have a university degree or diploma (QQ1 level 8 equivalent) obtained in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject and have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or an equivalent qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health. Please provide written proof of validation with application. A minimum of 5 years satisfactory post-graduate experience in professional psychology, no more than three years of which is spent in gaining the post-graduate pr