Applied Psychologist

Job summary

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people in care? We are looking for a dedicated and innovative Band 7 Psychologist to join our dynamic Looked After Children's Team. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a trauma-informed service, providing specialist psychological support to some of the most vulnerable individuals in our community.

If you thrive on collaboration, value creativity in clinical practice, and want to help shape positive futures, we'd love to hear from you.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention for children and young people with complex developmental, emotional, and relational needs. You will work closely with carers, social workers, and other professionals to deliver trauma-informed care.

This role offers the chance to provide consultation and training to colleagues and partner agencies and support the implementation of evidence-based approaches. You will also have opportunities for clinical supervision and professional development.

• Provide specialist psychological assessments for children and young people in care, using a range of evidence-based tools and approaches.
• Develop and deliver individualised formulations and interventions, tailored to complex developmental, emotional, and relational needs.
• Offer consultation and advice to carers, social workers, and other professionals to support trauma-informed care planning.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team working, ensuring psychological perspectives inform decision-making and care pathways.
• Deliver training and workshops for staff and partner agencies to enhance understanding of attachment, trauma, and resilience.
• Participate in service development and quality improvement projects, helping shape innovative approaches for looked after children.
• Provide clinical supervision to assistant psychologists and trainees, supporting their professional growth.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and reports, ensuring compliance with professional and organisational standards.
• Engage in audit, research, and evaluation activities to inform best practice and improve outcomes for children and young people.

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust supports staff wellbeing and offers resources to promote emotional wellbeing. The Trust provides a staff app with access to discounts in the high street. All psychologists and psychological therapists sit under the Professional lead for psychology, with an annual Enhancing Connections event for training, wellbeing, and networking. CPD and training are important for professional development.

Date posted: 22 January 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year PER ANNUM

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number: 285-4704-CYPF

Job locations:
Canalside, Abbotts Street, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3AZ

Please see the Job description and Person Specification for a full description of tasks, responsibilities, qualifications and competencies. Only applications meeting the person specification will be shortlisted.

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training (or its equivalent) in Applied Psychology as accredited by the BPS, including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• HCPC registration as an Applied Psychologist
• Experience/interest in working with and assessing children, young people and their families with complex mental health difficulties and neurodevelopmental conditions
• Evidence-based practice relevant to Children in Care
• Knowledge of legislation relating to children in care and families with complex mental health needs
• Undertake complex multiagency working and liaise with multiple systems

Desirable

• Experience of CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, systemic therapy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be made.

Certificate of Sponsorship:
Applications from job seekers who require UK Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered. For further information, the UK Visas and Immigration website can be consulted. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants may need to present a criminal record certificate from each country of residence for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

UK Registration:
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address:
Canalside, Abbotts Street, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3AZ

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