Clinical Psychologist
Listed compensation
£49K
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
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Job Description
Pay: £49,387.00 per year
Job Description
- Clinical Psychologist – Residential Care & Specialist SEMH School
- Location: Ripponden, West Yorkshire
- Salary: Band 7/8a equivalent- depending on experience.
- Hours: Full-time / Part-time considered
- Contract: Permanent
“Help children heal, connect, and thrive.”
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our therapeutic team within a dynamic, trauma-informed service for children and young people living in residential care and attending our specialist SEMH school.
Our integrated model combines residential care, specialist education, and clinical input to provide holistic support for children with complex trauma histories, attachment difficulties, and neurodevelopmental needs. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a central role in supporting recovery, relational repair, and emotional development.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Conducting psychological assessments and formulations
- Delivering individual, group, and systemic interventions
- Supporting staff teams through consultation, reflective practice, and training
- Working closely with education and care colleagues to embed trauma-informed practice
- Contributing to care planning, risk assessment, and outcome monitoring
- Engaging families where possible in therapeutic and systemic work
What We Offer
Opportunity to train in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), with supervision from accredited practitioners
- A supportive clinical team with regular supervision and CPD
- The chance to influence whole-system thinking in a truly child-centred setting
- Access to a broad, multidisciplinary team including SLTs, OTs, and art therapists
- A working culture that values reflective practice, curiosity, and relational safety
What We’re Looking For
- HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist (newly qualified or experienced)
- Experience or interest in working with looked-after children, complex trauma, and SEMH needs
- A collaborative, emotionally attuned approach and commitment to trauma-informed care
Knowledge of attachment theory, systemic thinking, and therapeutic models such as DDP, CAT, EMDR, or ACT is desirable
Location
Ripponden, West Yorkshire
Department
- Clinical
- Employment Type
- Full-Time
Compensation
£49,387 per annum
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Psychologist will conduct psychological assessments and deliver therapeutic interventions for children with complex trauma and attachment difficulties. They will also provide consultation and training to staff teams to embed trauma-informed practices within the residential and educational setting.
Requirements
Candidates must be HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologists with an interest in working with looked-after children and SEMH needs. Knowledge of attachment theory and therapeutic models such as DDP, CAT, EMDR, or ACT is highly desirable.
Key Skills
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