Forensic Clinical Psychologist – Preceptorship (Band 7/8a)

LSCft; Preston; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Clinical Psychologist (Band 7–8a) based at Guild Lodge, Preston. The post focuses on high-risk, forensic and complex case work within low/medium secure settings, with opportunities to develop neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation skills.

The role offers preceptorship for Band 7 recruits, with support for professional development and multidisciplinary collaboration across the Psychological Services Team.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and HCPC registration required.
• Eligibility for Graduate membership of the BPS.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and formulate service user risks and needs; provide group and individual interventions.
• Contribute to development of psychological knowledge and skills of the workforce through consultation, training and supervision.
• Work within forensic/clinical practice across low/medium secure settings at Guild Lodge.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

Postgraduate doctoral level clinical psychology training

BPS membership eligibility

HCPC Registration

CPD evidence

Job description

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Clinical Psychologist (Band 7–8a) based at Guild Lodge, Preston. The post focuses on high-risk, forensic and complex case work within low/medium secure settings, with opportunities to develop neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation skills.

The role offers preceptorship for Band 7 recruits, with support for professional development and multidisciplinary collaboration across the Psychological Services Team.