Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - Complex Mental Health (CMHT)

Job Title

Clinical Psychologist / Counselling Psychologist

Banding

Band 7 / Band 8a

Location

Oldham, Greater Manchester

Working Hours

Full-Time or Part-Time Considered

Clinical Psychologist / Counselling Psychologist - Oldham

Pulse Mental Health is currently recruiting for an experienced Band 7 / Band 8a Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist to join a mental health team in Oldham, Greater Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychologist looking to make a meaningful difference by delivering evidence-based talking therapies to adults with complex mental health needs.

Based within a well-established NHS setting, this role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse caseload while developing your clinical expertise alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team. With competitive rates of pay, flexible working arrangements where available, and dedicated support from Pulse throughout your placement, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner seeking their next locum role.

Whether you're a Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist with experience in complex mental health services, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

As a Clinical Psychologist / Counselling Psychologist, you will:

• Deliver high-quality psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based talking therapies to adults with complex mental health presentations.
• Manage your own caseload and provide person-centred interventions tailored to individual needs.
• Develop and implement treatment plans designed to support recovery and improve psychological wellbeing.
• Utilise a range of therapeutic approaches appropriate to patient needs.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure integrated and effective care.
• Complete clinical documentation, reports, and risk assessments in line with professional standards.
• Contribute to care planning, clinical discussions, and service development initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance and professional practice.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with adults experiencing complex mental health difficulties.
• Varied and clinically rewarding caseload.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
• Chance to develop and enhance specialist skills in assessment, formulation, and therapeutic intervention.
• Valuable NHS experience within a community-based setting.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Experience delivering psychological therapies to individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Experience completing psychological assessments, formulations, and treatment planning.
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and report-writing skills.

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience.
• Experience working within adult mental health services.
• Knowledge of a range of evidence-based therapeutic models.
• Experience working at Band 7 or Band 8a level.

Applicants who do not meet every requirement but possess relevant transferable skills and experience are encouraged to apply. We recognise that valuable experience can be gained through a variety of clinical settings and would welcome a conversation about your suitability for the role.

How to Apply

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply today through the Pulse website. Once your application has been received, a member of our specialist Mental Health recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail and guide you through the registration process.

Why Work with Pulse?

Pulse is committed to helping healthcare professionals find opportunities that match their skills, experience, and career aspirations.

By working with Pulse, you'll benefit from:

• Your own dedicated recruitment consultant specialising in Mental Health and Psychology.
• Access to a nationwide network of exclusive NHS and private sector vacancies.
• Streamlined compliance and onboarding support.
• Transparent communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Weekly payroll and prompt payments.
• Assistance with revalidation and ongoing professional requirements where applicable.
• Continual support before, during, and after your placement.

Reasonable Adjustments

Pulse is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during your application, registration, interview, or placement, please let our team know. We will work with you to ensure appropriate support is provided and that barriers to employment are minimised wherever possible.