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Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 125 - 140 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cranborne
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Clinical / Forensic / Counselling Psychologist
Salary: £49,649 – £67,891 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Specialist education setting (South West England)
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Clinical, Forensic, or Counselling Psychologist to join a well-established, multidisciplinary team supporting young people with additional needs.
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact. You will use evidence-based psychological approaches to support the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural development of young people, helping to prepare them for adulthood and independent living.
Working within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team (MDT), you will play both a clinical and advisory role—delivering direct interventions while also supporting and guiding non-clinical staff to better understand and respond to complex behaviours and communication needs.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct psychological assessments using structured interviews and psychometric tools
Design and deliver individual and group therapeutic interventions
Support the development of positive behaviour strategies and communication approaches
Provide consultation, guidance, and training to education and care staff
Work collaboratively with internal teams and external professionals
Supervise Assistant Psychologists and contribute to service development
Promote independence and positive outcomes for young people
About You
We are looking for a confident and compassionate professional who is committed to improving outcomes for young people.
Essential:
Doctorate-level qualification in Psychology
Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist
Experience working with young people, particularly those with autism (ages 11–16)
Strong understanding of evidence-based psychological practice
Ability to promote dignity, independence, and effective communication
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Desirable:
Experience working in education or residential care settings
Experience contributing to multidisciplinary or multi-agency teams
Why Join Us?
Work as part of an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team
Access to dedicated therapy spaces and integrated clinical services
Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression
Be part of an innovative environment that values new ideas and high-quality clinical practice
Make a genuine difference in the lives of young people
How to Apply
Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education history, and provide a personal statement.
Due to the nature of the role, the recruitment process is thorough and includes safeguarding checks. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all convictions and cautions (including those considered “spent,” unless protected under DBS filtering rules) to assess suitability for working with children.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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