Principal Clinical Psychologist | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Chorley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an innovative clinical psychologist to join their Community Learning Disability Team in Chorley & South Ribble. This part-time role requires previous experience working with adults with Learning Disabilities. The successful candidate will contribute clinically, provide assessments and supervision, and engage in research activities. The Trust values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, offering flexible working arrangements to support a variety of working patterns.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with Learning Disabilities is essential.
• Previous clinical psychology experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical contributions within the team.
• Provide psychological assessment and intervention.
• Offer training and consultation to the MDT.
• Engage in service-related research.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Intervention strategies

Supervision and training

Research and development

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic clinical psychologist to work within a busy and well‑respected Community Learning Disability Team. This part‑time post is based in the Chorley & South Ribble team and the post holder will be expected to work across the Central Locality, covering Greater Preston, Chorley & South Ribble and West Lancashire (Ormskirk base). Previous experience of working with adults with Learning Disabilities is essential, although we welcome any applicant who may feel hesitant or wish to discuss their experience and are encouraged to contact us for an informal chat.

Key Responsibilities

• Make a major contribution to the service and take a clinical lead role within the Chorley & South Ribble team.
• Provide psychological assessment and intervention in a variety of settings.
• Offer consultation, training and supervision to the wider MDT on the psychological care of adults with a Learning Disability.
• Participate in clinical leadership and service development activities.
• Engage in service‑related research and development opportunities.

You will receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and benefit from being a member of the Learning Disability Psychology Specialty and the wider Psychological Professions Community within the Trust.

The Trust has close links with the Lancaster University Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and provides placements for trainees from Lancaster, Manchester and Liverpool. You may be expected to supervise a trainee if approached.

Qualifications and Experience

Part‑time position. Previous experience of working with adults with Learning Disabilities is essential. We welcome anyone who wishes to discuss their experience, and informal chats are encouraged.

Inclusion and Diversity

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, irrespective of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups. We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

Flexible Working

LSCFT supports flexible working. Working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi‑time will be considered.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Dec 2025.