Senior or Principal Psychologist - CAMHS

<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Locum Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist<br><strong>Banding:</strong> Band 8a or 8b (depending on experience)<br><strong>Location:</strong> Birmingham <br><strong>Working Hours:</strong> Full-time or part-time (up to 1.0 WTE), Monday to Friday<br></p> <p></p> <p>Join a forward-thinking NHS CAMHS inpatient service, within a newly refurbished regional facility nestled in the heart Birmingham. This locum opportunity offers the chance to work within a trauma-informed, autism-accepting, and recovery-focused culture. The clinic comprises three specialist units supporting young people aged 11–17, including general adolescent and eating disorder services.</p> <p>As a Locum Psychologist, you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological care. Whether you’re Band 8a or 8b, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping clinical pathways and supporting service development.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <h3><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Lead psychological input for the eating disorders ward </li> <li>Deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based therapies including DBT</li> <li>Provide clinical supervision and reflective practice sessions for MDT colleagues</li> <li>Contribute to service-wide governance, outcome evaluation, and quality improvement</li> <li>Support post-incident team reflections and ward learning forums</li> <li>Collaborate with a diverse MDT including psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and social workers</li> </ul> <p></p> <p></p> <h3><strong>Benefits</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Flexible working arrangements (full-time or part-time)</li> <li>Access to supervision</li> <li>On-site wellbeing hub</li> <li>Competitive hourly pay in line with NHS locum rates</li> <li>Supportive leadership and opportunities for strategic input</li> <li>Weekly payroll</li> </ul> <p></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <h3><strong>Qualifications and Experience</strong></h3> <p><strong>Essential:</strong></p> <ul> <li>HCPC registration as a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist</li> <li>Experience working with children and adolescents in mental health settings</li> <li>Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and psychological formulation</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience in inpatient CAMHS or eating disorder services</li> <li>Familiarity with DBT or willingness to train to consult level</li> <li>Leadership or supervisory experience</li> </ul> <p><em>If you don’t meet all criteria but are passionate about the role, we still encourage you to apply</em></p> <p><em></em></p> <h3><strong>How to Apply</strong></h3> <p>Apply via the Pulse website. Once submitted, a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the role and next steps.</p> <p></p> <h3><strong>Why Work with Pulse</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Specialist recruiters in psychology</li> <li>Dedicated support throughout your locum placement</li> <li>Access to exclusive NHS and private sector opportunities</li> <li>Weekly payroll and compliance assistance</li> </ul> <p></p> <h3><strong>Reasonable Adjustments</strong></h3> <p>We are committed to supporting all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to accommodate.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><em></em></p> <p><strong></strong></p>