About this role
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:
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Deliver specialist autism and neurodevelopmental assessments, formulations, and interventions for children and young people.
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Work collaboratively within a diverse MDT including Psychologists, LD Nurses, OTs, SALTs, Paediatricians, Assistants, Trainees, and volunteers.
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Prepare comprehensive psychological reports and communicate findings to families and professionals.
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Provide evidence-based individual and group interventions for children, families, and carers.
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Offer specialist consultation, advice, and training to colleagues and external professionals.
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Contribute to service development, evaluation, and audit in collaboration with the research team.
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Provide clinical supervision and support to Assistant and Trainee Psychologists.
Benefits
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Flexible working patterns, including home working
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Purpose-built, award-winning facilities
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Extensive CPD, reflective practice, and training opportunities
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Clinical and management supervision
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27 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Charity worker and Blue Light discounts
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Life assurance after 1 year
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Pension scheme
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Recommend-a-friend scheme
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Free on-site parking
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No out-of-hours, rota, or weekend expectations
Qualifications and Experience
We welcome applications from candidates who meet the following criteria:
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Doctorate (or equivalent) in Clinical Psychology
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HCPC registration
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Experience in autism and neurodevelopmental assessment and diagnosis
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Skilled in psychometric testing, cognitive/neuropsychological assessments, and clinical formulation
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Experience working with children, young people, and families
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Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-working skills
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Commitment to inclusive and person-centred practice
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Enhanced DBS with barred lists required
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If you don’t meet every requirement but feel passionate about this role, we still encourage you to apply – we value potential and dedication.
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Reasonable Adjustments
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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.