Assistant Psychologist

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

Job summary

A Regional Health Foundation is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join its compassionate team in North Lancashire & South Cumbria. The role involves supporting psychological assessments and interventions under supervision, along with administrative duties. Applicants should hold an honours degree in psychology and possess strong communication and statistical skills. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive work environment focused on professional development and flexible working patterns.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Graduate Basis for Registration or successful completion of the Society's Qualifying Examination.
• Computer literacy with statistical packages and databases.
• Ability to manage sensitive information effectively under stress.

Responsibilities

• Support psychological assessments within the Perinatal Service.
• Conduct audits and manage clinical administration tasks.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and maintain proper communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Statistical analysis skills

Independence

Education

Honours degree in psychology

Tools

Statistical packages

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Job Summary

Would you like to join a compassionate, friendly and supportive team, where you can make a significant difference to the lives of women/birthing people, their infants and families? We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join our North Lancashire & South Cumbria Specialist Perinatal Community Mental Health Team.

You will join other psychological staff who are all based in the team and you will be supervised by a senior clinical psychologist. Your role will contribute to the psychological care of service users under the care of the perinatal service, carrying out psychological assessment and intervention (individual and group) under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist. You will also assist with clinically related administration, conduct audits and collect statistics related to departmental research projects, undertake training and project work and liaise with multidisciplinary colleagues and agencies. The role is busy, varied and interesting.

Please be aware that this role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

• Support the psychological care of service users under the care of the Perinatal Service, including assisting with psychological assessment and intervention for individuals and groups under supervision.
• Assist in clinically related administration, conduct audits, collect statistics for research projects, and contribute to teaching and project work.
• Maintain liaison and joint working with multidisciplinary colleagues and agencies, communicating complex and highly sensitive information with high interpersonal and team‑working skills.
• Participate in regular review of work goals and attend weekly clinical supervision.

About Us

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 (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), 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. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask. We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT supports flexible working, believing that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, and flexi‑time.

Details

• Date posted: 25 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 4
• Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 351‑SPS1540‑JD
• Job locations: East Barn, Lancaster, LA1 4JJ

Person Specification

• Essential Qualifications: The Graduate Basis for Registration following completion of an honours degree in psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society, or in the case of non‑accredited courses or a first degree not in psychology, completion of the Society's Qualifying Examination, or a Society‑accredited Conversion Course.
• Essential Knowledge: Computer literacy, including use of statistical packages, databases, spreadsheets, and literature search techniques; understanding of clinical, personal, and professional challenges in perinatal settings.
• Essential Skills: Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively in oral and written formats in emotionally high‑stress environments; commitment to working with clients facing significant clinical, service, cultural, and systemic barriers; capacity to work independently and take initiative on a day‑to‑day basis.

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address: East Barn, Lancaster, LA1 4JJ
Website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/