Practitioner Psychologist

TN United Kingdom; Kirkby Lonsdale; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to join their dedicated team in Kirkby Lonsdale. This role involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance clinical outcomes for adults with special needs. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that prioritizes professional growth and well-being. The position offers autonomy and the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. If you are passionate about fostering positive outcomes and have the required qualifications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health benefits

Pension

Mental health support

Flexible benefits

Cycle schemes

Electric car options

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and BPS.
• Experience working with children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating MDT working and collaborating with care teams.
• Supporting service development and quality assurance.

Skills

Supervision of Assistant Psychologists

Collaboration with MDT

Sensitivity and conflict resolution skills

Data management and analysis

Education

Post-graduate doctoral qualification in Psychology

Job description

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Practitioner Psychologist, Kirkby Lonsdale

Client:

Middleton Fells

Location:

Kirkby Lonsdale, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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About the role

The post is located within Middleton Fells, Kirkby Lonsdale, and involves travelling to other residential homes within South Cumbria. You will join a well-established clinical team to facilitate MDT working, including Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and an Assistant Psychologist. The clinical work collaborates closely with the wider care team to enable effective multi-disciplinary working, maximizing clinical outcomes for the adults supported.

You will work within the service policies, procedures, MDT, and Clinical Governance structures to support service development and quality assurance.

Our clinical teams foster empowering environments where adults can flourish, always prioritizing their voices and involvement in decisions. We uphold a strong safeguarding culture and respect the dignity and preferences of those we support.

We aim for excellence in care and are seeking a Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision to build incredible futures.

Location: Middleton Fells, Kirkby Lonsdale

Our Homes - Middleton Fells - Options Autism

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is a leading provider of education and care for individuals with special needs across England and North Wales. We are committed to quality and positive outcomes and were recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in 2024.

Our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.

Minimum Requirements:

• Post-graduate doctoral qualification in Psychology (clinical, counselling, forensic)
• Registered with HCPC and BPS
• Experience supervising Assistant Psychologists
• Experience working with children and adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, including complex trauma, mental health needs, and behaviors of concern
• Ability to work collaboratively with key partners
• Sensitivity and conflict resolution skills
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Relevant post-qualification experience with adults and children
• Experience in lecturing, teaching, or training
• Full UK driving license and access to a car
• Skills in data management and analysis for service development and projects

What’s in it for you?

You will work with an ambitious team, with opportunities for autonomy, career development, and making a positive impact on lives.

We offer a friendly, inclusive environment with benefits supporting your well-being and personal growth, including health, pension, mental health support, and flexible benefits such as discounts, cycle schemes, and electric car options.

Join us and contribute to outcomes that truly matter. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks to ensure safeguarding.