CAMHS – Neurodevelopmental

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist – Autism & Neurodevelopmental Services
Banding: Equivalent to Band 8a
Location: Keele, Staffordshire
Working Hours: Full-time, flexible working available
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a skilled and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of neurodivergent children and their families? Pulse is recruiting for a permanent Clinical Psychologist to join a dedicated and growing Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) based in Keele, Staffordshire. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of specialist autism services, working in a collaborative and forward-thinking clinical environment.

Responsibilities

As a Practitioner Psychologist, you will:

• Deliver specialist autism and neurodevelopmental assessments, formulations, and interventions for children and young people.
• Work collaboratively within a diverse MDT including Psychologists, LD Nurses, OTs, SALTs, Paediatricians, Assistants, Trainees, and volunteers.
• Prepare comprehensive psychological reports and communicate findings to families and professionals.
• Provide evidence-based individual and group interventions for children, families, and carers.
• Offer specialist consultation, advice, and training to colleagues and external professionals.
• Contribute to service development, evaluation, and audit in collaboration with the research team.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to Assistant and Trainee Psychologists.

Benefits

• Flexible working patterns, including home working
• Purpose-built, award-winning facilities
• Extensive CPD, reflective practice, and training opportunities
• Clinical and management supervision
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Charity worker and Blue Light discounts
• Life assurance after 1 year
• Pension scheme
• Recommend-a-friend scheme
• Free on-site parking
• No out-of-hours, rota, or weekend expectations

Qualifications and Experience

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Doctorate (or equivalent) in Clinical Psychology
• HCPC registration
• Experience in autism and neurodevelopmental assessment and diagnosis
• Skilled in psychometric testing, cognitive/neuropsychological assessments, and clinical formulation
• Experience working with children, young people, and families
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-working skills
• Commitment to inclusive and person-centred practice
• Enhanced DBS with barred lists required

If you don’t meet every requirement but feel passionate about this role, we still encourage you to apply – we value potential and dedication.

How to Apply

Click “Apply” via the Pulse website to submit your CV. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps. Alternatively, contact us on [phone removed] for more information.

Why Work with Pulse?

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• Exclusive roles across the UK
• Personalised support throughout your job search
• Flexible opportunities tailored to your career goals

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know — we’re here to support you.