Assistant Psychologist – Learning Disabilities (NHS)

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Accrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join a community-based learning disability psychology team. Based with multidisciplinary colleagues across Burnley, Accrington and Darwen, the post involves working under supervision of a clinical psychologist to support adults with learning disabilities.

The role offers opportunities to deliver a range of assessments and interventions, contribute to service development and research, and participate in

Qualifications

• Upper second-class degree or above in Psychology and eligibility for graduate BPS membership.
• DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of psychological assessments and interventions under supervision.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team for adults with learning disabilities.
• Provide basic psychological care and support under the guidance of qualified psychology staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BPS membership eligibility

Upper second-class degree in Psychology

Job description

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join a community-based learning disability psychology team. Based with multidisciplinary colleagues across Burnley, Accrington and Darwen, the post involves working under supervision of a clinical psychologist to support adults with learning disabilities.

The role offers opportunities to deliver a range of assessments and interventions, contribute to service development and research, and participate in