Senior Clinical Psychologist – Older Adults, Flexible Hours

LSCft; Preston; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) is seeking a Newly Qualified/Senior Clinical Psychologist to join the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team in Preston. The post offers a stable Band 8a development opportunity with a focus on assessment, formulation and therapy for older adults.

You will work under the locality psychologist leadership, delivering direct clinical work, consultations, group work and supervision to trainees and staff, with a preceptorship within a

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent.
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to patient group.
• CPD log showing minimum of 40 hours per year.
• Experience with older adults and community CMHTs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a qualified Clinical Psychology Service to older adult CMHT patients, including assessment and therapy.
• Offer advice and consultation on patients' psychological care and develop formal consultancy within the team.
• Utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development in the postholder's area.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Professional supervision

Staff consultation

Audit & research

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) is seeking a Newly Qualified/Senior Clinical Psychologist to join the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team in Preston. The post offers a stable Band 8a development opportunity with a focus on assessment, formulation and therapy for older adults.

You will work under the locality psychologist leadership, delivering direct clinical work, consultations, group work and supervision to trainees and staff, with a preceptorship within a