Lead Psychologist Reference ID: 7061dupDay ShiftsFull TimePart TimePermanent

Jupiter Recruitment; Kendal; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kendal is seeking a committed Lead Psychologist to support mental health services. The role offers responsibilities in assessment and therapeutic interventions for patients with learning disabilities and autism. Candidates should have a BPS-recognised psychology degree and UK HCPC registration. The position entails competitive pay of £70,000 per annum and generous benefits including 33 days annual leave and career development opportunities.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Free meals

Wellbeing support

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• Must hold a BPS recognised psychology degree and UK HCPC registration.
• Experience in psychological interventions and assessments.
• Preferred: Approved supervisor by the BPS.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the assessment of referrals and providing initial assessments.
• Conducting psychological interventions and making clinical decisions.
• Formulating treatment plans based on psychological understanding.

Skills

BPS recognised psychology degrees

UK HCPC registration

Understanding of evidence-based psychological practice

Experience with Learning Disabilities and Autism

Working with clients with cognitive deficits

Education

BPS recognised psychology degrees

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Lead Psychologist Reference ID: 7061dupDay ShiftsFull TimePart TimePermanent, Kendal

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Client:

Jupiter Recruitment

Location:

Kendal, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

12

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Lead Psychologist to work in 2 exceptional mental health services based in the Cumbria area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

You will provide support across two services in Workington and another service in Cumbria, spending 3 days per week at the closest service and 2 days at the other, or working part-time at either service. Both offer community-based residential care for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism

**To be considered for this position you must hold a BPS recognised psychology degrees + UK HCPC registration**

As the Lead Psychologist your key responsibilities include:

· Participating in the assessment of referrals, and to provide initial assessment service users referred to the service

· Undertaking high quality direct (assessment & therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory, and evaluative) specialist psychological interventions and making autonomous clinical decisions

· Working therapeutically with service users with complex presentations, undertake the assessments using a broad range of structured psychometric and semi structured clinical methods

· Formulating and implementing plans of specialist psychological treatment or management of patients’ mental health needs based on a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence based best practise

· Being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care

· Maintaining high standards of care in all areas of practice and in accordance the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Company Policies and Procedures

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

· An approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division

· Have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice

· Experience of applying psychological knowledge to a Learning Disabilities and Autism setting

· Experienced working with clients with cognitive deficits

· Previous experience of conducting research and project working

The successful Lead Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £70,000 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both full time and part time roles available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

· The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (Inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!

· Free meals

· Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance

· Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals

· Pension contribution to secure your future

· Life Assurance for added peace of mind

· Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time

Reference ID: 7061

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [emailprotected]