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Senior or Principal Psychologist - CAMHS

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pulse logoPulse · Birmingham, UK
Full-timeOn-site1mo ago
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Responsibilities

  • Lead psychological input for the eating disorders ward
  • Deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based therapies including DBT
  • Provide clinical supervision and reflective practice sessions for MDT colleagues
  • Contribute to service-wide governance, outcome evaluation, and quality improvement
  • Support post-incident team reflections and ward learning forums
  • Collaborate with a diverse MDT including psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and social workers

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements (full-time or part-time)Access to supervisionOn-site wellbeing hubCompetitive hourly pay in line with NHS locum ratesSupportive leadership and opportunities for strategic inputWeekly payrollQualifications and ExperienceEssential:HCPC registration as a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic PsychologistExperience working with children and adolescents in mental health settingsStrong understanding of trauma-informed care and psychological formulationDesirable:Experience in inpatient CAMHS or eating disorder servicesFamiliarity with DBT or willingness to train to consult levelLeadership or supervisory experienceIf you don't meet all criteria but are passionate about the role, we still encourage you to applyHow to ApplyApply via the Pulse website. Once submitted, a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the role and next steps.Why Work with PulseSpecialist recruiters in psychologyDedicated support throughout your locum placementAccess to exclusive NHS and private sector opportunitiesWeekly payroll and compliance assistanceReasonable AdjustmentsWe are committed to supporting all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to accommodate.Health insuranceVision insuranceFlexible schedule

Additional Information

Job Title: Locum Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist Banding: Band 8a or 8b (depending on experience) Location: Birmingham Working Hours: Full-time or part-time (up to 1.0 WTE), Monday to Friday Join a forward-thinking NHS CAMHS inpatient service, within a newly refurbished regional facility nestled in the heart Birmingham. This locum opportunity offers the chance to work within a trauma-informed, autism-accepting, and recovery-focused culture. The clinic comprises three specialist units supporting young people aged 11-17, including general adolescent and eating disorder services. As a Locum Psychologist, you'll be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological care. Whether you're Band 8a or 8b, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping clinical pathways and supporting service development.

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