Senior Clinical Psychologist — Home-Based Treatment & Liaison

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Preston is seeking a Band 8B Principal Clinical Psychologist. This role involves leading the clinical psychology service, supervising assessments and therapies, and utilizing research for service improvements. The ideal candidate will have doctoral-level training in clinical psychology and substantial experience at a senior level. The position emphasizes teamwork and support for mental health service users, aligning with community-focused care principles. Flexible working arrangements are encouraged to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Support for flexible working

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology or equivalent.
• Skills in using complex methods of psychological assessment and management.
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility in multidisciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality specialist clinical psychology service.
• Supervise and support psychological assessments and therapies.
• Utilise research skills for policy and service development.

Skills

Psychological assessment skills

Effective communication

Research methodology knowledge

Supervision of psychologists

Ability to cope with distressing situations

Education

Doctoral level training in clinical psychology

Job description

A health service provider in Preston is seeking a Band 8B Principal Clinical Psychologist. This role involves leading the clinical psychology service, supervising assessments and therapies, and utilizing research for service improvements. The ideal candidate will have doctoral-level training in clinical psychology and substantial experience at a senior level. The position emphasizes teamwork and support for mental health service users, aligning with community-focused care principles. Flexible working arrangements are encouraged to support work-life balance.