HCPC Registered Educational Psychologist

The Chelsea Psychology Clinic; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

HCPC Registered Educational Psychologist

Exciting Opportunity for an Educational Psychologist at The Chelsea Psychology Clinic!

At The Chelsea Psychology Clinic (TCPC), we are a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and other healthcare professionals who work together to provide outstanding mental health services. We are growing rapidly and are excited to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic Educational Psychologist to join our Child, Young Persons, and Family Pathway.

It’s an exciting time to join the clinic as our school pathway evolves, offering the Educational Psychologist role significant growth potential.

Role: Educational Psychologist (Part-Time)

Hours: 1-2 days per week (0.2 FTE)

Location: Hybrid (on-site at our clinic / remote / school observations)

Start Date: ASAP

Responsible to: Directors of Clinical Operations, Head of Clinical Services, and Child, Young Person, and Family Pathway Lead

Why Join Us?

• Flexibility and Work-Life Balance: We offer a hybrid working model, with flexibility to balance your time between school visits, remote work, and on-site clinic sessions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of an expert multidisciplinary team, working alongside psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and nutritionists to deliver integrated care for our young clients.
• Professional Growth: We believe in supporting your development with regular supervision, managerial support, in-house training, and quarterly CPD events.
• Impactful Work: Help children and young people navigate their educational and mental health challenges, delivering tailored assessments and providing therapeutic guidance to school and family teams.

Key Responsibilities

As an Educational Psychologist, your role will primarily involve:

• Educational assessments (including school observations) for children and young people, with a focus on identifying learning difficulties, neurodevelopmental conditions, and mental health challenges.
• Conducting 2-4 assessments per month, with each assessment including 6 hours of direct contact (4 hours in person, 2 hours online), followed by comprehensive report writing.
• Post-diagnostic work and liaising with schools, families, and other professionals to ensure the child’s needs are met in a holistic and creative manner.
• Providing therapeutic advice and supporting children with complex conditions, referring them to other members of our multidisciplinary team (MDT) where appropriate.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a qualified Educational Psychologist who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people. The ideal candidate will have:

• HCPC registration as an Educational Psychologist (essential).
• A psychology degree (or BPS equivalent), with a professional qualification in Educational Psychology (Doctorate or UK equivalent).
• Experience in educational settings, including UK schools, independent schools, and private practice.
• Experience with a range of learning difficulties, neurodevelopmental conditions, and mental health needs.
• Expertise in using tools such as WISC-V, WIAT-III, and WPPSI-IV, or equivalent assessments.
• The ability to adapt assessments for non-verbal children and work flexibly to meet individual needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with school staff (e.g., SENCO), families, and our in-house team.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Educational Psychologist looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Please email your CV and cover letter to [e-mail], outlining why this role is a great fit for you. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be contacted.

Note: We do not accept applications via LinkedIn.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Mental Health Care