Assistant Psychologist

Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the UK is looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join their team. This full-time, fixed-term role involves delivering psychological assessments, supporting interventions, and participating in service development. Candidates should have a minimum of a second-class honours degree in psychology and good communication skills. Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to mental health in Lancaster & Morecambe, with a salary range of £27,485 to £30,162.

Qualifications

• A good knowledge of lifespan psychology applied to health care.
• Understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological/mental health difficulties or other disabilities.
• Experience using computers for literature research and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological assessments and interventions.
• Support the clinical team in service development projects.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to reflect on personal experience

Education

A second class honours degree or higher in psychology

Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Job description

Overview

We are excited to offer three 1 year fixed-term vacancies for Assistant Psychologists in The Bay (Lancaster & Morecambe, South Lakes and Furness).

The post holder will be an integral and valued member of their respective teams, supported by Clinical Psychologists and multidisciplinary colleagues, including Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Psychiatrists and support workers. Weekly clinical supervision from a Clinical Psychologist is provided.

The role involves psychological assessment, developing psychological formulations of specific problems, delivering 1:1 and group interventions, and indirect work within the team, with family members, carers and external agencies. There will be opportunity to participate in service development projects and to deliver training. An interest in working with individuals across the lifespan and within a multidisciplinary framework is essential. Prior paid or voluntary experience is not required; we welcome applicants who have gained psychological knowledge and skills through personal experiences.

Main duties

The Inpatient, CMHT and Home Treatment Teams provide services to people with complex mental health needs. Psychologically informed care and psychological therapies are valued within the teams and network. The posts are expected to support each other and help develop access to, and understanding of, psychology within the Adult Mental Health service. The posts sit within a wider team of psychological practitioners in The Bay area, with potential opportunities to develop connections across the wider community. The service supports development of specific interests and ongoing career development.

Although based in Lancaster and Morecambe, the role involves working across The Bay locality (South Lakes, Furness and Lancaster & Morecambe), including working from multiple bases and travel between bases. For CMHT and Home Treatment Team posts, there may be community travel. Hybrid working may be available to align with service needs.

About Us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care. Specialist provision includes inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides physical health and well-being services in the community in collaboration with partners across Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton. Flexible working is encouraged, and patterns such as term time, part-time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to state their flexible working preferences on the application and discuss at interview.

For more information please visit the Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust website.

Note: This post is subject to monitoring of AI use in applications. If AI is used, you must declare this on your application form. Personalisation is essential to effectively convey your skills, knowledge and experiences.

Details

Date posted: 26 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 per annum, pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 351-BAY826-SRP

Job locations: Lancaster & Morecambe CMHT, Morcambe, LA4 5QG

Job Responsibilities

It is expected that you can demonstrate the attributes in the Job Description and Person Specification as a minimum.

Job Description & Person Specification

Qualifications
A second class honours degree or higher in psychology OR BPS approved conversion degree. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.

Knowledge
A good knowledge of lifespan psychology applied to health care. Understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological/mental health difficulties or other disabilities.

Experience
Psychological knowledge and skills developed through personal experience and the ability to reflect on this. Experience using computers for literature research and data analysis.

Skills
Good communication skills (written and verbal) including the ability to communicate and work across different settings. Ability to interact effectively with staff, clients, their families/carers and hold a range of perspectives in mind.

Disclosure
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a disclosure check may be required.

Employer details
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, L7F9 L0377 Lancaster & Morecambe CMHT, Morcambe, LA4 5QG. Website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/