Consultant Clinical Psychologist | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £76,965 - £88,682 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 August 2025 |
| Location: | Chorley, PR7 1PS |
| Company: | Lancashire Care Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7375757/351-PEN989-SRP |
Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified clinical psychologist to apply for the post of Clinical Lead (0.6 WTE, Band 8c) for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Traumatic Stress Service (LSCTSS). It will be desirable to have experience of working in a clinically aligned service that deliver evidence-based trauma-focused interventions such as Trauma-Focused CBT and EMDR.
The service is commissioned to support LSCFT staff whose trauma experiences are significantly impacting their mental health and well-being. The service provides comprehensive trauma-focused assessments as well as individually tailored psychological formulations and clear treatment plans for LSCFT colleagues requiring this support. The service also delivers preparatory and pharmacological interventions. The service has also developed an organisational framework to support staff following a critical incident (Workplace Trauma Support). In addition to the above the service also provides vital support across the organisation with training, consultation and supervision to colleagues in developing their knowledge, skills and confidence in working with trauma. The service also has strong links with local Doctorate Clinical Psychology Training courses, providing teaching and specialist placements for trainees.
The post holder will work as a senior member of the service to assist in providing clinical leadership and strategic service development for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Traumatic Stress Service. The post holder will work closely with other senior clinical and managerial staff within the service to provide a psychological perspective to service planning, service development and clinical service transformation across Lancashire and South Cumbria. The expectation is that the post holder will also contribute to clinical activity within the service e.g. supporting the referral pathway and having an active clinical caseload.
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
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This advert closes on Thursday 7 Aug 2025