Band 6- Clinical Lead – Morpeth

Job Title: Clinical Lead – Psychology Grade: Band 6 Location: Morpeth, Northumberland Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 6 Clinical Lead Psychologist to join our esteemed NHS client’s team in Morpeth, Northumberland. This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and experienced professional to take on a leadership role in delivering high-quality psychological services within a secure environment. This vacancy is available on a locum basis for the successful candidate to start immediately on a short-term contract. This vacancy offers competitive rates. Please note: Prison clearance is essential for this role. What will your responsibilities be? • Provide clinical leadership and supervision to a team of psychological professionals and support staff • Deliver advanced psychological assessments, formulations, and evidence-based interventions • Coordinate and manage caseloads, ensuring high standards of care and service delivery • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalised care plans • Support service development and contribute to quality improvement initiatives • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with professional standards • Provide training, mentorship, and support to junior staff and trainees Benefits: • First-class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants • £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme • Have access to iPoint – our electronic timesheet processing app • Variety of work opportunities in both the NHS and private sectors • Access to high-quality CPD training events • Different payment methods available – PAYE, Umbrella, PSC and LTD Qualifications and Experiences: • Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent) • HCPC registration – essential • Proven experience in a Band 6 or senior psychology role • Strong leadership and supervisory skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities • Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team • Commitment to continuous professional development and clinical governance • Prison clearance – essential Apply Now! If you are a dedicated Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV below. If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours*. Why work with Pulse? From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Healt