Senior Clinical Psychologist - Development Post

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a clinical psychologist to join the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble. The role develops expertise in working with older people, including running groups, formulation work and staff consultation.

The post involves direct clinical work, consultancy, and supervision within a supportive team, with a commitment to high-quality, community-oriented services for older adults.

Qualifications

• Qualified or newly qualified clinical psychologist with interest in older adults.
• Experience and enthusiasm in working with older people.
• Willingness to offer placements for trainee clinical psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychology consultation sessions to staff.
• Deliver direct clinical work with patients.
• Run formulation sessions and chair complex case meetings.
• Conduct staff training and group work.
• Support staff wellbeing and supervise psychology and non-psychology colleagues.
• Offer placements for trainee clinicians as required.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Older adults experience

Group therapy

Consultancy skills

Education

Qualified Clinical Psychologist

Job description

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a clinical psychologist to join the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble. The role develops expertise in working with older people, including running groups, formulation work and staff consultation.

The post involves direct clinical work, consultancy, and supervision within a supportive team, with a commitment to high-quality, community-oriented services for older adults.