Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist - Child Sexual Exploitation and

<p></p> <p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Clinical Psychologist / Forensic Psychologist / Counselling Psychologist – Child Sexual Exploitation and NAT (Neglect, Abuse, Trauma)</p> <p><strong>Banding: </strong>Band 8a equivalent</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>West Midlands or South Midlands (Hybrid – home and office-based, travel required across the region)</p> <p><strong>Working Hours: </strong>Full-time, Monday to Friday (occasional weekend work may be required)</p> <p><strong>Salary: </strong>£50,000 – £55,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)</p> <p>This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing therapeutic service supporting young people affected by&nbsp;Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)&nbsp;and&nbsp;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&nbsp;West Midlands, working closely with local authorities and care teams to provide structured, impactful therapy and consultation.</p> <p></p> <h3><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></h3> <p>As a key member of the Clinical Service, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Deliver specialist psychological assessments and structured interventions to young people and families.</li> <li>Facilitate weekly individual and group therapy sessions over 9–18 months.</li> <li>Provide consultation and support to staff working with young people.</li> <li>Act as a keyworker, managing care plans and coordinating multi-agency meetings.</li> <li>Contribute to service development and culturally competent care delivery.</li> <li>Supervise junior staff and contribute to training initiatives.</li> </ul> <p>Your work will directly shape the lives of vulnerable young people and support their journey toward healing and stability.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <h3><strong>Benefits:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Structured clinical supervision and monthly management support</li> <li>Access to specialist training tailored to your role</li> <li>Hybrid working model with flexibility</li> <li>Opportunity to contribute to a new and innovative service</li> <li>Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team</li> <li>Mileage and travel expenses covered</li> <li>Career development within a growing organisation</li> </ul> <p></p> <p></p> <h3><strong>Qualifications and Experience:</strong></h3> <p>We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds. You should ideally have:</p> <ul> <li>A&nbsp;postgraduate qualification in psychology&nbsp;(clinical, forensic, counselling, applied, or research)</li> <li>Minimum 2 years’ experience&nbsp;in therapeutic services</li> <li>Minimum 2 years’ experience&nbsp;in health and social care settings</li> <li>Minimum 2 years’ experience&nbsp;working with children and young people</li> <li>A&nbsp;valid UK driving licence&nbsp;(essential)</li> </ul> <p>We also welcome applications from professionals with relevant qualifications in&nbsp;social work&nbsp;or&nbsp;community youth work. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel passionate about the role, we encourage you to apply!</p> <p></p> <h3><strong>How to Apply:</strong></h3> <p>Apply directly through the&nbsp;Pulse website. Once we receive your application, a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.</p> <p></p> <h3><strong>Why Work with Pulse:</strong></h3> <p>Pulse is a leading provider of healthcare staffing solutions. We offer:</p> <ul> <li>Dedicated support throughout your recruitment journey</li> <li>Access to exclusive roles across the UK</li> <li>Compliance and onboarding assistance</li> <li>A commitment to your professional growth</li> </ul> <p></p> <p></p> <h3><strong>Reasonable Adjustments:</strong></h3> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p>