Vacancies

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Practitioner Psychologist to work within an adult inpatient service in Hertfordshire.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining a well-established multi-disciplinary team, including Psychologists. You will work with adult service users across acute inpatient wards in a hospital environment. Your caseload will include working with males and females.

The post holder will provide psychological assessments and interventions and adapted brief CBT and DBT for patients in the acute phase of their illness.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – Full time. (4 days may be considered)

Salary - up to £53,000 FTE

Experience required:

Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration and experience working with complex mental health with a trauma informed approach. Those with inpatient experience will be at an advantage.

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.

Reference ID: 3598701

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a HCPC reg. Psychologist to work within a specialist low secure forensic service in North Hampshire.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining an MDT who work within the male low secure unit with complex service users. The service users, many of whom have forensic histories, require long-term treatment and rehabilitation and present with multiple problems, challenging and high-risk behaviour and complex care needs. The post holder will conduct evidence based psychological assessments, formulations and both short and long term therapeutic interventions in both a 121 and group setting.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 30 hours (4 days)

Salary - £57000 FTE

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration as a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist with an interest in working with the above mentioned client group.

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: 3598708

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 and will conduct clinical assessments and provide specialist and evidence based psychological interventions in either a 121 or group setting to pupils and residents. This role will be based in a specialist school, working collaboratively with children’s homes and integrated provisions.

Contract type – permanent and term time

Hours – Part time 3 days per week

Term time salary - £54,584 - £64,058 FTE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will have HCPC registration as a Clinical, Counselling, Forensic or Educational Psychologist along with previous experience working with children and young people with complex needs such as ASD, autism, neuro and/or trauma.

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 Vicky Stark a healthcare recruitment consultant with 11 years of experience recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry.

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: 3598045

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Clinical Psychologist to join a neuro inpatients service in South Wales.

Role snapshot:
The candidate appointed will be joining a well-established MDT who provide integrated care and treatment for adult service users with complex neuropsychiatric conditions, typically with associated challenging behaviour. Presentations may include dementia, Huntingtons disease, alcohol-related brain damage, and acquired brain injury.

The successful candidate will deliver psychological input within a neuropsychology and dementia context, but there will also be an opportunity to work with severe and enduring mental health, forensic histories and learning disabilities.

Contract type – permanent
Hours – both part time and full time will be considered.
Salary - £49,387 - £57,528 FTE

Experience required:
Psychologists applying will have experience working within a neuropsychological service or older peoples services. HCPC registration is required, those due to qualify in 2026 are encouraged 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.

In addition, you will be working with Vicky Stark, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 11 years of experience recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry.

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: 3591708

Shire Healthcare are working with a reputable and leading provider of specialist care and education recruiting for a Psychological Therapist to be based in a new school opening in September 2026 in the Greater Manchester area.

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 who work with pupils and residents (6-16 yrs old). This role will be based across specialist schools, children’s homes and integrated provisions. The post holder will be working across care and educational settings helping to develop trauma informed practice.

Contract type – permanent (52 week working)

Hours – full time (part time applicants will be considered)

Term time salary - £37602-£45,426 FTE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will have HCPC registration or BACP accreditation along with experience working with young people who present with neurodevelopmental needs such as Autism, SEMH, ADHD and learning disabilities. Those who are working towards accreditation will be considered.

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 Vicky Stark, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 11 years of experience, recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry.

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: 3588356

Shire Healthcare are working with a reputable and leading provider of specialist care and education recruiting for a HCPC registered Psychologist to be based in a new school opening in September 2026 in the Greater Manchester area.

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 and will conduct clinical assessments and provide specialist and evidence based psychological interventions in either a 121 or group setting to pupils and residents (9-18 yrs old). This role will be based in a specialist school, working collaboratively with children’s homes and integrated provisions.

Contract type – permanent and term time

Hours – full time (part time applicants will be considered)

Term time salary - £54,584 - £64,058 FTE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will have HCPC registration as a Clinical, Counselling, Forensic or Educational Psychologist along with previous experience working with children and young people with complex needs such as ASD, autism, neuro and/or trauma.

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 Vicky Stark a healthcare recruitment consultant with 11 years of experience recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry.

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: 3588347

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Practitioner Psychologist to work within a specialist inpatient service in West Yorkshire.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be working with both adult and older adult service users who present with severe and enduring mental health conditions, challenging behaviours who may also have memory related issues. The post holder will work across a rehab and recovery ward and a neurocognitive dementia service offering bespoke packages of care.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 days per week, 9-5 (22.5 hrs p/w)

Salary - £48,250 -58,250 FTE

Experience required:

Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration and experience working with complex mental health and memory related issues.

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: 3095546

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Consultant Psychologist to work within an high dependency recovery and rehabilitation service in West Yorkshire who have an overall CQC rating of “Good.”

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining a well established MDT working within a high dependency recovery and rehabilitation service. The post holder will hold their own clinical caseload facilitating individual and group therapy sessions as well as leading and managing the service.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 days per week

Salary - £78,000 FTE

Experience required:

Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration and extensive experience working in adult inpatient services. Those with DBT training and HC20 experience will be at an advantage.

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: 3261317

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for an Educational Psychologist to join an international provider of HR and psychological services as they expand their UK Educational Psychology offering.

Role snapshot:
The post holder will be an HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist delivering statutory psychological assessments, with a focus on EHCP work. You will work within a structured model alongside a Junior Educational Psychologist who will support the assessment process. You will lead on reviewing, analysing and finalising reports, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based outcomes. This is a flexible role offering the opportunity to help shape a developing service and take on increased responsibility as it grows.

Contract type – Permanent

Hours – Full time, Monday – Friday

Salary - £50,000

Experience required:

Be a registered 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: 3576765

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for an Associate Clinical Director (Psychologist) to work within a hybrid role (heavily WFH) for a nationwide provider of trauma informed Children’s Residential Services.

Role snapshot:

This is a newly created post for an Associate Clinical Director to support the current Clinical Director with a second line of management. The post holder will be managing their own diary with mostly working from home and travelling to services across the UK when deemed necessary.

The successful candidate will have a strategic minded approach in supporting each service reach their best potential, the candidate appointed will therefore help lead and inspire services across England and Wales. This is a managerial and strategic role currently, there is an opportunity for the post holder to hold a small clinical caseload in the future.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – full time

Salary – up to £70,000 FTE plus £3600 car allowance

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration along with:

- Clinical supervision training

- Assessment and service development experience

- Line management experience

- A forensic background and experience working in children residential services

- Experience working in a senior role within a large-scale company with multiple locations

Due to the nature of the role a car owner/driver is mandatory

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: 3566821

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Psychologist to work within a specialist educational setting based in Leicestershire.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be working for an employer who have clinical services within educational and care settings for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The successful candidate will be joining the school-based therapy team working with children in a primary school aged 5-11 years old , presenting with Autism, learning disabilities, SEMH needs or communication difficulties.

Your role forms part of the multi-disciplinary clinical team - The successful candidate will deliver clinical assessment and formulation, and offer 1-2-1 interventions. You will also support and consult educational and residential colleagues to ensure they are providing therapeutic environments for service users and effective care.

Contract type – permanent and term time only

Hours – Full time

Salary - £62,750 - £73,650 FTE (52 week contract equivalent salary, term-time contract/salaries offered too!)

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration along with experience working with young people with SEMH needs / Autism in educational settings.

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: 3566020

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a HCPC reg. Psychologist to work within a private adult mental health service in Bristol, CQC rated “Good”.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be working across private inpatients and an outpatient clinic.

You will deliver psychological assessment, formulation and therapy (121 and group based). You will also collaborate with other MDT members to ensure you are delivering high quality care.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – part time but full time will be considered

Salary - £48,250 - £58,250 FTE

Experience required:

Clinical and Counselling Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration along with previous experience working for private mental health services, ideally both inpatients and outpatients.

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: 3423955

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Clinical Team Manager to support children, young people and families in the community in Norwich.

*hybrid 3 days minimum on-site, 2 days working from home*

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will lead , develop and supervise an MDT team of 10 clinicians. You will collaborate with external stakeholders, ensure smooth running of operations and support those aged 4-18 years old experiencing social, emotional and behavioural challenges.

There is an expectation to deliver parent-led interventions and family-based support, support with case management and fulfil designated safeguarding lead responsibilities.

You will also contribute to service developments, and deliver therapeutic interventions, consultations and signposting referrals when required.

Contract type – permanent , full-time

Hours – 37.5 hours per week, 9am - 5pm, Monday-Friday

Salary - £42,600 FTE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will hoild a qualification in a relevant profession alongisde membership with a governing body (BACP/UKCP/NCPS/BAPT/HCPC or equivalent.) You will be accredited or working towards accreditation, hold a minimum of 2 years working with children/young people therapeutically, managing a complex caseload, and hold experience leading and supervising within an MDT team.

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.

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

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: 3504590

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