Pulse Healthcare
Practitioner Psychologist
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Location: Newtown or Llandrindod Wells
Working Hours
Up to Full-time (37.5 hours per week) | Part time hours considered
Salary
Competitive hourly rate dependent on experience and banding
Pulse Mental Health is currently recruiting for an experienced Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist or Forensic Psychologist to join a specialist Adult Mental Health Service based in Mid Wales.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 7 or Band 8a Psychologist looking to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality psychological interventions to adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties and trauma-related presentations. The service is seeking a psychologist who can be present in clinic at least four days per week, working from either Newtown or Llandrindod Wells.
The role offers a competitive hourly rate, regular clinical support and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a well-established community mental health service.
Responsibilities
As a Psychologist within the service, you will:
- Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults presenting with a range of mental health difficulties.
- Deliver evidence-based psychological therapies tailored to individual client needs.
- Work with individuals experiencing complex trauma and other common or severe mental health presentations.
- Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and contribute to risk management planning.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, supporting holistic and person-centred care.
- Provide psychological consultation and guidance to colleagues and partner services where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.
- Contribute to service development initiatives and continuous quality improvement activities.
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Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay rates.
- Full or part-time locum opportunity.
- Opportunity to work within an established Adult Mental Health Team.
- Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.
- Regular clinical supervision and professional support.
- Dedicated recruitment consultant throughout your placement.
- Weekly payroll service.
- Access to a variety of exclusive locum opportunities across the UK.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Doctorate level qualification in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology or Forensic Psychology.
- HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- Experience working within adult mental health services.
- Experience delivering evidence-based psychological interventions.
- Strong assessment, formulation and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience working with trauma presentations.
- Previous NHS experience.
We understand that excellent psychologists develop their skills through a variety of professional experiences. If you do not meet every requirement listed above but believe you have relevant skills and experience, we would still encourage you to apply.
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How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application through the Pulse website. A member of our specialist Psychology recruitment team will review your application and contact you to discuss the role in more detail, including your experience, availability and preferences.
Why Work with Pulse?
Pulse is a leading healthcare recruitment agency with a long-standing reputation for placing highly skilled mental health professionals across the UK.
When you work with Pulse, you'll benefit from:
- A dedicated consultant specialising in Psychology vacancies.
- Access to exclusive roles not available elsewhere.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Prompt and reliable weekly payroll.
- Flexible locum opportunities to suit your lifestyle.
- Support with compliance, onboarding and placement management.
- Assistance with revalidation and professional development.
Reasonable Adjustments
Pulse is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application, interview or onboarding process, please let us know. Our team will work with you to provide the support you need and ensure that barriers to employment are minimised wherever possible.
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