Psychologist - Child Sexual Exploitation

<p></p> <div> <h2>Job Title</h2> <p><strong>Senior Psychologist (Clinical / Educational / Forensic / Counselling)</strong></p> <h2>Banding</h2> <p><strong>Equivalent to NHS Band 8b</strong></p> <h2>Location</h2> <p><strong>North East England</strong><br>Based across <strong>two specialist Children’s Residential CSE homes</strong>, working in partnership with local authorities across the region</p> <h2>Working Hours</h2> <p><strong>Full time – 37.5 hours per week</strong></p> <h2>Salary</h2> <p><strong>£73,666 – £77,930 per annum + excellent benefits</strong></p> <hr> <h3>About the Role</h3> <p>We are recruiting an experienced <strong>Senior Psychologist</strong> to work across <strong>two specialist Children’s Sexual Exploitation (CSE) residential homes in the North East</strong>.</p> <p>This senior clinical role is ideal for a psychologist who wants to use their expertise to create <strong>meaningful, lasting change</strong> for children and young people who have experienced <strong>sexual trauma, abuse and exploitation</strong>, alongside complex developmental trauma, neurodevelopmental conditions and SEMH needs.</p> <p>Working as part of a <strong>highly developed multidisciplinary clinical team</strong>, you will provide clinical leadership, formulation and therapeutic direction, ensuring psychologically informed care is embedded throughout both living and learning environments. The role offers <strong>above‑NHS salary levels</strong>, strong supervision, and genuine opportunities for <strong>clinical development and leadership</strong>.</p> <hr> <h3>Responsibilities</h3> <p>In this Senior Psychologist role, <strong>you will</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Lead high‑quality psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for children and young people with complex trauma histories</li> <li>Provide specialist input where there is sexual trauma, abuse and/or CSE (desirable)</li> <li>Offer consultation and clinical leadership to residential and education teams</li> <li>Embed trauma‑informed and psychologically informed practice across residential settings</li> <li>Deliver training, workshops and reflective practice to staff teams</li> <li>Support and supervise colleagues within a multidisciplinary clinical service</li> <li>Work collaboratively with external professionals, families and local authorities</li> <li>Ensure therapeutic plans are child‑centred, evidence‑based and outcome‑focused</li> </ul> <p>You will have the autonomy and senior clinical support to work creatively while making a real strategic impact.</p> <hr> <h3>Benefits</h3> <ul> <li><strong>£73,666 – £77,930 salary</strong> (well above NHS scales)</li> <li><strong>35 days annual leave including bank holidays</strong></li> <li>Comprehensive clinical induction and on‑the‑job training</li> <li>Robust <strong>clinical development and CPD programme</strong></li> <li>Regular clinical supervision and peer support within a large MDT</li> <li>Flexible benefits package (including pension and life insurance options)</li> <li>Employee wellbeing programme and EAP</li> <li>Medical cashback plan (optical, dental and wellbeing costs)</li> </ul> <hr> <h3>Qualifications &amp; Experience</h3> <p><strong>Essential / Minimum Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>HCPC registered <strong>Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist</strong></li> <li>Significant experience working with children and young people with complex needs</li> <li>Strong skills in assessment, formulation and delivery of psychological interventions</li> <li>Experience supporting and guiding the team around a child or young person</li> <li>Confident in providing consultation, training and clinical leadership</li> <li>Full UK driving licence (travel between sites required)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desirable</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience working with <strong>sexual trauma, abuse and/or CSE</strong></li> <li>Experience in residential care or specialist therapeutic settings</li> <li>Background in supervision and supporting the development of other clinicians</li> </ul> <p>✅ <strong>Applicants who meet most, but not all, of the criteria are encouraged to apply.</strong></p> <hr> <h3>How to Apply</h3> <p>Apply via the <strong>Pulse website</strong> today.<br>A <strong>member of the Pulse recruitment team</strong> will contact you to discuss the role in more detail and support you through the process.</p> <hr> <h3>Why Work with Pulse?</h3> <ul> <li>Specialist recruitment partner in psychology and mental health</li> <li>Access to exclusive senior and specialist roles</li> <li>Transparent advice, market insight and clear communication</li> <li>Full support with interview preparation, compliance and onboarding</li> </ul> <h3>Reasonable Adjustments</h3> <p>Pulse is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.<br>If you require <strong>reasonable adjustments</strong> throughout the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.</p> </div>