Psychologist - Preceptorship / Newly Qualified Role

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified or nearly qualified Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychologist to join a well-established, trauma-informed therapeutic service supporting children, young people, and families. This preceptorship role is designed to provide structure, supervision, and developmental support, helping you to consolidate your core competencies and progress toward a Band 8a equivalent role.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering psychological services to children with histories of early trauma, attachment disruption, and neurodevelopmental differences. The role will include therapeutic work, assessment, consultation, and opportunities to build specialist skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver individual, dyadic, and systemic therapeutic interventions.
• Conduct psychological assessments, including for therapeutic need and neurodevelopmental profiles (e.g., Autism).
• Contribute to the psychological understanding of complex cases and offer consultation to professionals and caregivers.
• Support trauma-informed care through training and reflective practice with carers, social workers, and other professionals.
• Keep thorough clinical records and contribute to formal reports when needed.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and planning processes.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and supervision.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Doctoral-level qualification in Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychology (or nearing completion).
• Eligibility for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• UK-based experience working with children and young people (CYP), either through employment or placement as part of doctoral training.
• Understanding of attachment, trauma, and neurodiversity in child development.
• Strong interpersonal and reflective skills.
• A commitment to anti-oppressive and inclusive practice.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of working with adoptive or foster families, or children in residential care.
• Experience or training in approaches such as DDP, EMDR, or Theraplay.
• Interest in autism or trauma-informed practice within forensic contexts.

Benefits

• Structured preceptorship and CPD support.
• Sponsorship available for the right candidate (subject to eligibility).
• Joining bonus or relocation contribution available (up to £2,000).
• Flexible working options (part-time considered).
• Regular individual and group supervision.
• Opportunities to contribute to service innovation and development.

Working with Archer Resourcing Ltd:

We have been helping all health care professionals find exciting new roles for a number of years, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities. We operate across the UK, and, with amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

We have a reputation for recruiting efficiently, however, we can only respond to candidates who meet the exact requirements of the position. If you have any queries about a role or application, then please call Archer direct on the provided contact details.

We also offer a £250 referral bonus should you know of anyone who may be interested.

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