Clinical Psychologist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Psychologist Aurora Hedgeway

Location: Pilning, South Gloucestershire

Actual Salary: £33,952.77 - £39,366.78

Hours: 24 hours per week (3 days, to be discussed at interview)

Contract: Permanent, term time only (44.67 paid weeks)

About us:

Aurora Hedgeway is a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7-19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs.

We offer every student the chance to explore and fulfil their own unique potential. With provision running from Key Stage 2 all the way through to post-16, we are set up to support children and young people at every stage of their academic journey.

Your Role as a Clinical Psychologist

As our Clinical Psychologist, youll play a central role in shaping the emotional and behavioural development of our students. Youll work closely with young people to assess their psychological needs and deliver tailored interventions that support their growth and independence. Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, youll help embed Positive Behaviour Support strategies across the school, ensuring every child receives consistent, compassionate care.

Youll also provide expert guidance and training to staff and families, empowering them to better understand and respond to the needs of the children in their care. Whether leading group sessions or offering one-to-one support, your work will be instrumental in helping our students thrive, both in school and beyond.

Please see the link below for our full job description:

Psychologist JD Hedgeway Oct 2025.docx

What were looking for

HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist with a postgraduate qualification in Psychology

Experience supporting young people with Autism and complex needs

Background in educational, care, or clinical settings

Skilled in multi-disciplinary collaboration

Experience supervising Assistant Psychologists

Passionate about evidence-based practice and continuous learning

Whats on Offer at Aurora?

We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Heres a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:

Grow with Us Training & Development

Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.

Save Money on Everyday Essentials

With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:

• Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
• Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme

Competitive Pay & Reward

We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. Youll enjoy:

• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced Pension
• Life Assurance

24/7 GP Access For You & Your Household

Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.

UK Health Cash Plan

Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!

Employee Assistance Programme

Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:

• Freephone counselling (available 24/7)
• Online tools and resources

Refer a Friend Earn £1,000!

Know someone whod be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded! (*Terms apply)

How to apply?

Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Adele in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist with a postgraduate qualification in Psychology
• Experience supporting young people with Autism and complex needs
• Background in educational, care, or clinical settings
• Skilled in multi-disciplinary collaboration
• Experience supervising Assistant Psychologists
• Passionate about evidence-based practice and continuous learning

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Aurora Care and Education Opco Ltd

Address

Aurora Hedgeway School

Rookery Lane

Pilning

Bristol

BS35 4JN

Employer's website

https://www.the-aurora-group.com/ (Opens in a new tab)