Newly Qualified​/Senior Clinical Psychologist

Band 7 – Band 8a Development Post The role would suit an experienced clinical psychologist or a newly qualified psychologist who is keen to develop their skills within older adults through a preceptorship within a supportive team. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical psychologist with experience and enthusiasm in working with older people to join the friendly and supportive Older Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) for Preston, Chorley and South Ribble.

The role will involve running therapeutic groups, formulating complex case presentations, holding psychology consultation sessions with staff, direct clinical work, chairing complex case meetings, conducting staff training, group work, supporting staff well‑being and supervising psychology and non‑psychology colleagues when required. The successful applicant will also provide placements for trainee clinical psychologists and work closely with the team Principal Clinical Psychologist, the wider multidisciplinary team, the team manager and clinical lead to develop a high‑quality, community‑orientated service for older people.

The post is professionally attached to the locality older adult psychology team and the wider network, offering a friendly and supportive space with a strong commitment to providing quality services for older people in Lancashire.

• Provide a qualified Clinical Psychology Service to patients of the nominated team(s) including the provision of enhanced specialist psychological assessment and therapy, working within the policies, procedures and protocols applicable to the service.
• Offer advice and consultation on patients’ psychological care to psychology and non‑psychology colleagues and other non‑professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service’s policies and procedures. Develop advanced skills in consultancy by implementing formal systems of consultancy within the nominated team(s), as directed and guided by the Locality Professional Lead and their deputies.
• Utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area in which the postholder works.

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups. We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

For further details or informal visits contact:
Name:
Suzanne Kennedy

Job title:

Clinical Psychologist – Mental Health
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