CBT Therapist/Clinical Psychologist | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 February 2026 |
| Location: | Morcambe, LA4 5QG |
| Company: | Lancashire Care Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7723879/351-BAY886-LW |
Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed individual to join a well-established and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
The Lancashire Early Intervention Service (EIS) specialises in working with individuals aged 14 to 65 at risk of, or currently experiencing, first episode psychosis. Our team provides a range of specialist interventions including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Family Interventions within a hub and spoke model. There are four multi-disciplinary early intervention service teams covering the Lancashire and South Cumbria footprint.
The Lancashire Early Intervention Service is based within the Bay Locality Network of Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation NHS Foundation Trust. We enjoy close working links with a range of community and inpatient services for children and adults.
We place a strong emphasis on professional and clinical supervision in order to support and develop individuals as part of our commitment to maintain our focus on delivering the highest quality clinical service.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of this team, for one CBT therapist to join the team. The post will provide an opportunity for development for those who are interested in working within the Early Intervention Service and to gain valuable experience working in a community setting.
The post of CBT Therapist will work as part of the EIS the Bay Team, The Bay EIS operates via a hub and spoke model of care and cover the following localities; Kendal, Barrow, Morecambe and Lancaster. The vacancy is to cover the whole of The Bay area however your base would be the most local to where you live. We ensure where possible that travel across the team’s footprint is kept to a minimal. who are currently based at Victoria House, Duddon House
The post is being offered on a permanent basis.
This is a unique opportunity to be involved in the development of a new service with opportunities to participate in ongoing skills development.
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, regardless 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. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support 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 and flexi-time.
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
This advert closes on Thursday 22 Jan 2026