Assistant Psychologist – Learning Disability

Lancashire & South Cumbria Nhs Foundation Trust; Abbey Village; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic psychology graduate to join the learning disability inpatient service. You will work under supervision to deliver psychological support to adults with learning disabilities with complex needs, including assessments and interventions.

Opportunities for service-related research may arise. Experience with adults with learning disabilities in inpatient settings is preferred; the role is part-time and fixed-term for 12 months

Qualifications

• An upper second class honours degree in psychology and eligibility for graduate BPS membership.
• Good knowledge of lifespan psychology in health care and understanding of learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering psychological support to adults with learning disabilities under supervision.
• Conduct assessments and interventions for complex cases under a qualified psychologist.
• Potentially participate in service-related research.

Skills

Communication skills

Research ability

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Upper second class honours degree in psychology

Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative person to join learning disability professionals working within a learning disability inpatient service. This service is comprised of four separately housed individuals with complex needs. Additionally the LD service is composed of an assessment and treatment service; community adult and CYP services and has excellent links with local clinical psychology training courses (Lancaster, Liverpool and Manchester).

The post-holder will receive regular supervision from a qualified clinical psychologist working within the same service,.

An upper second-class degree or above in Psychology and eligibility for graduate BPS membership is essential.

Main duties of the job

This post offers the opportunity to joint work with a multidisciplinary team within the LDS inpatient service. The post-holder's main role will be to work under the supervision of a clinical psychologist and to assist in the delivery of psychological support to adults with a learning disability who have complex needs and display behaviours that challenge. This will include opportunities/requirements to deliver a range of assessments and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist for adults with learning disabilities.

Previous experience of contact with adults with learning disabilities and work in an inpatient setting is essential. There may also be opportunities for service related research.

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 support flexible working, we believe 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.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Details

Date posted: 26 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 351-PEN1198-LW

Person Specification

Qualifications

• An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology.
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.

Knowledge

• A good knowledge of lifespan psychology applied to health care.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological/mental health difficulties and learning disabilities.

Experience

• Contact with people with learning disabilities.

Skills

• Ability to undertake psychologically informed research projects under supervision.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work across a number of different settings.
• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.

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.

Contact

For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Ana-Maria Guzman, [e-mail], 01772777494

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice