Vacancies

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Psychologist to work within a specialist CYP residential service in Merseyside.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will lead a team who work across various children’s home for those who present with complex needs including learning disabilities and/or ASD. The post holder will provide leadership and strategic direction to the in house Psychology service.

The successful candidate will have a key role in leadership and strategic direction of the Psychology service including being responsible for financial and staffing resources. The post holder will also have a small clinical caseload.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – both part time and full time will be considered

Salary - up to £70,000 FTE

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have previous experience working within SEMH/SEN and/or children’s residential services. HCPC registration is required.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 20 years of experience, 14 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

Reference ID: 3558808

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for an Assistant Psychologist to support in the West Midlands county with looked after children in residential settings.

*A clean, full driving license is mandatory for this role*

*There is a split between home and on-site work*

Role snapshot:

You will be a part of the Clinical Services team, delivering bespoke assessments, and treatment across young people and families.

The post holder will monitor risk, create risk management places, review care plans and arrange team around the child meetings.

You will also contribute to frameworks, service developments, liaise with referrers, deliver specialist training and supervise practitioners (all relevant training will be provided!)

Contract type – permanent

Hours – Full time ideally

Salary - £40,000 - £45,000 FTE

Experience required:

Those applying will hold relevant registration/accreditation and have experience of working in children/young people residential services, therapeutically.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

We are a well-respected provider of Psychological Therapy staffing solutions and support the majority of providers across the country.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch.

REF: 3555779

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a HCPC registered Psychologist to work within a specialist inpatients service in Hertfordshire who have an overall CQC rating of “Good.”

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining an MDT working across acute and psychiatric intensive care, secure services (low and medium) and a community focused rehabilitation ward. The post holder will conduct psychological assessments and tailor therapeutic intervention plans.

Contract type – permanent, part-time

Hours – 4 days per week (30 hours), will consider job share of x2 Psychologists doing 2 days per week (15 hours)

Salary - £38,600 pro-rata salary (£48,250)

Experience required:

Candidates applying will have HCPC registration as a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist along with previous experience working with complex mental health in settings such as inpatient wards, rehabs, acute or high- risk services.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

REF: 3554048

The candidate appointed will be working across two sites joining an MDT who work with adult service users who present with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and challenging behaviours.

The post holder will provide assessments and therapeutic interventions(both 121 and group based) as well as risk assessment and management.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – Both part time and full time are being considered

Salary - Up to £70,000 FTE

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration and experience of working with learning disabilities and autism.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 20 years of experience, 14 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

Reference ID: 3335643

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Psychologist to work across a School Foundation in West Yorkshire.

Role snapshot:

This role combines direct therapeutic work, strategic service development, and professional supervision and training. You will work closely with the Head of Therapeutic Practice and Health to lead psychologically informed care across the Foundation and to develop a high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic service.

You will provide assessment, formulation and intervention for complex presentations, while supporting and developing a multidisciplinary workforce through supervision, reflective practice and training.

Contract type – Permanent

Hours – Term Time (39 weeks)

Salary - £52,420 - £58,720 (FTE £60,208 - £67,435)

Experience required:

Be a registered Clinical, Counselling, Forensic or Educational Psychologist with the HCPC

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

We can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

Reference ID: 3551354

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for HCPC registered Psychologist to join an upcoming service that delivers community neurorehabilitation.

*Home based with travel required to deliver direct therapy in service users homes*

*Car driver mandatory*

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will deliver neuropsychological rehabilitation within the Midlands service. You will deliver direct specialist psychological assessments and interventions.

The role involves interdisciplinary working, shared formulation and collaborative planning across professions to ensure a client-centred approach.

You will utilise trauma informed approaches to support service users in returning to work/education.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – part-time, 2 or 3 days per week. Wednesdays are mandatory, other days can be flexible

Salary - £65,000 FTE - £75,000 FTE

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration as a Psychologist along with 4+ years experience in ABI/TBI. It is very desirable if you also have your QICN qualification, and are passionate about community-based work.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

REF: 3548295

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for an Educational Psychologist to work to join a local authority supporting multiple schools across County Durham.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will work within an MDT and provide psychological assessments to children in various school settings. You will develop individualised support, providing therapeutic intervention. You will risk assess/manage and champion safeguarding. The post holder may also train other professionals within the service.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – both part time and full time will be considered.

Salary - £47,700 - £58,000 FTE+ 3 SPA points

Experience required:

Be a registered Educational Psychologist with the HCPC, or those due to qualify in 2026.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

We can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

Reference ID: EPTCL123

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for Educational Psychologists to join a local authority supporting schools, including county wide travel in Hertfordshire (hybrid working applies.)

*Car driver mandatory*

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will work within an MDT and provide psychological assessments to children in various school settings. You will develop individualised support, providing therapeutic intervention. You will risk assess/manage and champion safeguarding. The post holder may also train other professionals within the service.

As a Senior, you will play an active role in developing work practices and promoting positive outcomes for children, young people and families. You will also be responsible for supervising and line managing trainee's, and educational psychologists under the direction of the Deputy and/or Principal Educational Psychologists - You will also complete whole-service and area based strategic work.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – full time , part-time applicants will be considered

Salary - £59,800 FTE - £64,100 FTE

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration as an Educational Psychologist along with experience providing psychological input to children and young people. You will also have experience delivering clinical supervision and managing clinical staff.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

REF: 3546672

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for Educational Psychologists to join a local authority supporting schools, including county wide travel in Hertfordshire (hybrid working applies.)

*Car driver mandatory*

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will work within an MDT and provide psychological assessments to children in various school settings. You will develop individualised support, providing therapeutic intervention. You will risk assess/manage and champion safeguarding. The post holder may also train other professionals within the service.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – full time , part-time applicants will be considered

Salary - £47,650 FTE - £57,950 FTE

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration as an Educational Psychologist along with experience providing psychological input to children and young people. They welcome applications from trainee EPs currently on the doctoral course.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

REF: 3546548

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Consultant Clinical Psychologist to work as the strategic lead across adult learning disability services in South Wales.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will work within a strategic clinical leadership role whilst also holding a small clinical caseload. The post holder will provide support and leadership to both clinical and operational staff who work across adult learning disability and autism services. This includes inpatients, residential education and community social care services

Contract type – permanent

Hours – full time with 1-day WFH

Salary - £78,100 - £106,900 FTE

Experience required:

Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists applying will have a background working within learning disability services (such as forensic LD), or ASD services or Social care and complex care settings).

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 20 years of experience, 14 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparationand tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

Reference ID: 3541736

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Clinical Psychologist to join an Eating Disorders Unit in Chelmsford, Essex, CQC rated Good.

Role summary

The candidate appointed will be joining an multi-disciplinary team, who work on an Eating Disorders Unit delivering personalised treatment plans to adult service users. The post holder will conduct assessments and deliver therapeutic interventions.

Contract type - permanent

Hours – both part time and full time will be considered

Salary - £48,250 - £58,250 FTE

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have 1 years post qualification experience minimum, working within a specialist eating disorder service. HCPC registration is required.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

Reference ID: 3540087

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Principal Psychologist to work within an adult inpatients service in South Lancashire who have an overall CQC rating of “Good.”

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining an MDT who work across rehabilitation and secure wards for adult service users who present with complex mental health and/or personality disorder.

The post holder will work autonomously holding a caseload conducting assessments, formulation and therapy (both 121 and group based), along with supervising staff.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 22.5 hours per week

Salary - £64,750 FTE

Experience required:

Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration and extensive experience working complex clients alongside formal training in clinical supervision.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 20 years of experience, 14 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

Reference ID: 3535630

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for an Educational Psychologist to work with children and young people presenting with SEMH in a range of schools, across Birmingham, Stafford, Worcester and Cardiff.

*Work from home with travel required, car driver mandatory*

About the employer:

The successful candidate will be joining a leading provider of therapeutic care and education for children and young people who present with severe emotional and behavioural needs. This can include trauma, neurodiversity, eating disorders, offending behaviour, sexual exploitation and harmful behaviour.

Role snapshot:

The post holder will be working from home and where required will be travelling to services. The successful candidate will provide reflective and supportive therapeutic practice within educational settings, including assessment, formulation and intervention work.

Contract Type - permanent

Hours – Full time, part-time applications are welcome

Salary - up to £65,000 FTE DOE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will have HCPC registration as an Educational Psychologist and experience working with children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural/ neurodiverse needs either during doctoral training or post qualifying. We encourage newly HCPC registered Psychologists to apply!

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

REF: 3526376

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to work within a specialist neurorehabilitation unit in York, CQC rated “Good.”

**visa and sponsorship offered**

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will work with service users who present with a range of neurological conditions including, but not limited to, traumatic brain injury, stroke, epilepsy and Huntingtons Disease.

The post holder will join a well-established MDT offering neuropsychological assessments and individualised therapy to adults with cognitive, psychological and emotional challenges preventing them from achieving independent living.

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**QiCN sponsorship offered***

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 30 hours p/w

Salary - £42,500 PA (53,100 FTE)

Experience required:

Clinical Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration along with post qualification experience working in neuropsychology.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

REF: 309339

Shire Healthcare are working with a leading provider of specialist care and education recruiting for a Psychologist to be based in Southeast Co Durham.

About the employer:

This employer is an independent leading provider of specialist care and education. They work with children and young people in either an educational and/or residential setting who present a complexity of needs including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions, autism, ADHD, and special educational needs.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed be joining an MDT working with children and young people (ages 5-18) as well as supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide engaging care. The post holder will conduct assessments, formulations and deliver 121 interventions to service users.

You will provide consultation, training and workshops while contributing to service development initiatives.

Contract type – permanent (52 week working contract) - term time will be considered

Hours – full time, part time applicants will be considered

Salary - £62,700 - £73,600 FTE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will be registered with the HCPC, along with having previous experience working with children and young people with complex needs such as autism, ADHD, SEMH and /or learning disabilities.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

Reference ID: 3504590