Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist - Child Sexual Exploitation and NAT (Neglect, Abuse, Trauma)
Pulse HealthcareWest Midlands, United Kingdom · Posted 11 months agoDescription
Job Title: Clinical Psychologist / Forensic Psychologist / Counselling Psychologist – Child Sexual Exploitation and NAT (Neglect, Abuse, Trauma)
Banding: Band 8a equivalent
Location: West Midlands or South Midlands (Hybrid – home and office-based, travel required across the region)
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (occasional weekend work may be required)
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing therapeutic service supporting young people affected by Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and Neglect, Abuse, Trauma (NAT). The role focuses on improving psychological wellbeing and supporting the process of reunification with families. You’ll be delivering services across the West Midlands, working closely with local authorities and care teams to provide structured, impactful therapy and consultation.
Responsibilities:
As a key member of the Clinical Service, you will:
- Deliver specialist psychological assessments and structured interventions to young people and families.
- Facilitate weekly individual and group therapy sessions over 9–18 months.
- Provide consultation and support to staff working with young people.
- Act as a keyworker, managing care plans and coordinating multi-agency meetings.
- Contribute to service development and culturally competent care delivery.
- Supervise junior staff and contribute to training initiatives.
Your work will directly shape the lives of vulnerable young people and support their journey toward healing and stability.
Benefits:
- Structured clinical supervision and monthly management support
- Access to specialist training tailored to your role
- Hybrid working model with flexibility
- Opportunity to contribute to a new and innovative service
- Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team
- Mileage and travel expenses covered
- Career development within a growing organisation
Qualifications and Experience:
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds. You should ideally have:
- A postgraduate qualification in psychology (clinical, forensic, counselling, applied, or research)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in therapeutic services
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in health and social care settings
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children and young people
- A valid UK driving licence (essential)
We also welcome applications from professionals with relevant qualifications in social work or community youth work. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel passionate about the role, we encourage you to apply!
How to Apply:
Apply directly through the Pulse website. Once we receive your application, a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
Why Work with Pulse:
Pulse is a leading provider of healthcare staffing solutions. We offer:
- Dedicated support throughout your recruitment journey
- Access to exclusive roles across the UK
- Compliance and onboarding assistance
- A commitment to your professional growth
Reasonable Adjustments:
We are committed to equality and diversity. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to support you.
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