Senior or Principal Psychologist - CAMHS

Job Title: Locum Clinical / Counselling / Forensic PsychologistBanding: Band 8a or 8b (depending on experience)Location: Birmingham Working Hours: Full-time or part-time (up to 1.0 WTE), Monday to Friday

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead psychological input for the eating disorders ward 
• Deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based therapies including DBT
• Provide clinical supervision and reflective practice sessions for MDT colleagues
• Contribute to service-wide governance, outcome evaluation, and quality improvement
• Support post-incident team reflections and ward learning forums
• Collaborate with a diverse MDT including psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and social workers

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements (full-time or part-time)
• Access to supervision
• On-site wellbeing hub
• Competitive hourly pay in line with NHS locum rates
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for strategic input
• Weekly payroll

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• HCPC registration as a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist
• Experience working with children and adolescents in mental health settings
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and psychological formulation

Desirable:

• Experience in inpatient CAMHS or eating disorder services
• Familiarity with DBT or willingness to train to consult level
• Leadership or supervisory experience

If you don’t meet all criteria but are passionate about the role, we still encourage you to apply

How to Apply

Apply via the Pulse website. Once submitted, a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the role and next steps.

Why Work with Pulse

• Specialist recruiters in psychology
• Dedicated support throughout your locum placement
• Access to exclusive NHS and private sector opportunities
• Weekly payroll and compliance assistance

Reasonable Adjustments

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.