Forensic Clinical Psychologist - Band 7/8a, Flexible NHS Role

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Clinical Psychologist for a 1.0 WTE post at Band 7 or 8a, based in Guild Lodge. The role focuses on forensic/complex and high-risk cases in low/medium secure settings, with opportunities to develop neuropsychological assessment and relational approaches.

The post involves a preceptorship if recruited at Band 7, and responsibilities include risk assessment, formulation, individual and group interventions, and

Qualifications

• Qualified clinical psychologist with experience in forensic/secure settings.
• Interest in neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of relational/integrative approaches such as Schema Therapy may be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assess and formulate service user risks and needs.
• Provide group and individual psychosocial interventions.
• Support development of psychological knowledge and supervise other professionals.
• Work within forensic/clinical settings at Guild Lodge, adapting to service need.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Forensic psychology

Neuropsychological assessment

Relational approaches

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Clinical Psychologist for a 1.0 WTE post at Band 7 or 8a, based in Guild Lodge. The role focuses on forensic/complex and high-risk cases in low/medium secure settings, with opportunities to develop neuropsychological assessment and relational approaches.

The post involves a preceptorship if recruited at Band 7, and responsibilities include risk assessment, formulation, individual and group interventions, and