Associate Psychological Practitioner | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Nelson; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England is seeking an Associate Psychological Practitioner to deliver low intensity CBT interventions for eating disorders. You will work within a multidisciplinary team and have opportunities for service development. The position is full-time with flexible working options. Applicants must have a PGDip APP and enhanced DBS clearance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be suitably qualified as an Associate Psychological Practitioner.
• Post-employment DBS clearance required (enhanced DBS).

Responsibilities

• Deliver low intensity CBT interventions focused on eating disorders.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
• Engage in service development and training opportunities.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma Associate Psychological Practitioner (PGDip APP)

Job description

Overview

ASSOCIATE PSYCHOLOGICAL PRACTITIONER (APP) – East Lancs Eating Disorder Service, Pendle House, Nelson

Specialist Network – Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

A4B BAND 5 • Full-time (1 WTE; 37.5 hrs) • 12 month FTC - maternity cover

Responsibilities

• Deliver low intensity CBT interventions mainly focused on eating disorders.
• Offer interventions in both 1:1 and group formats.
• Work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team with professionals including psychological therapists, systemic family therapist, specialist mental health nurses, specialist dietitian and medical professionals.
• Receive regular supervision and professional support from either a psychologist or CBT therapist.
• Engage in service development and training opportunities related to eating disorders as part of the team’s development plan.

Qualifications and requirements

• Applications welcomed from suitably qualified Associate Psychological Practitioners.
• Must have completed the Postgraduate Diploma Associate Psychological Practitioner (PGDip APP).
• Post-employment DBS clearance required (enhanced DBS).
• As part of pre-employment checks, candidates may be required to pay for their own DBS check (cost approx. £55.50) with deductions from the first 3 months salary as applicable.

Location and team

The post is based at Pendle House, Nelson, within the East Lancashire Eating Disorder Team. The team is part of the All Age Eating Disorder Service covering Lancashire and South Cumbria with links to other locality teams.

Additional information

The Trust supports flexible working to promote a positive work/life balance, including options such as term-time, part-time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. Applicants are encouraged to indicate preferences on the application and discuss at interview.

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

Notes

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details about this role. This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025.