Locum Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling or Forensic) – Adult Mental Health – North West

About this role

Job Title

Locum Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist

Banding

Band 7 / 8a Equivalent

Location

North West England

Working Hours

Full-Time | 37.5 Hours per Week

Salary

Competitive Hourly Rate

Locum Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist – North West England

Pulse Mental Health is recruiting for a Locum Psychologist to join a specialist inpatient mental health service in North West England. This is an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist or Forensic Psychologist seeking a rewarding locum position within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Working with adults presenting with complex mental health needs, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality psychological care and supporting service users on their recovery journeys. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a well-established healthcare provider.

Whether you are an experienced locum psychologist or considering your first contract role, Pulse can support you throughout the process.

Responsibilities

As a Locum Psychologist, you will:

• Conduct specialist psychological assessments and develop evidence-based formulations.

• Deliver individual and group psychological interventions tailored to service user needs.

• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

• Contribute to risk assessments, care planning and review meetings.

• Support psychologically informed practice across the service.

• Provide consultation and guidance to colleagues where appropriate.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional standards.

• Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Our client offers:

• Competitive hourly pay rates.

• Flexible contract opportunities.

• Full-time hours available.

• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.

• Opportunities to broaden your clinical experience.

• Accessible location with good transport links.

• Ongoing contract potential for the right candidate.

• Professional development opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• HCPC registration as a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist.

• Doctoral-level qualification in Psychology (or recognised equivalent).

• Experience working with adults with complex mental health needs.

• Strong assessment, formulation and intervention skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Previous experience within inpatient