Assistant Psychologist
The closing date is 22 December 2025
Job summary
**Please note that this vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship**
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work alongside the Director for Psychological Professions and the Psychological Professions Workforce and Innovation Lead, on projects associated with the ongoing development of the psychological professions here at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
The role will involve working on a range of projects, supporting the current priorities, primarily related to workforce developments. We will support the successful applicant to access the pre-registered psychology peer network, which is provided within the Trust.
The post will provide valuable experience, insight and preparation for next steps into a Psychological Professions career.
Whilst the post is largely focused on project work, there will be also be clinically focused opportunities within the Trust's psychological services for approximately one day per week.
We have funding for one role, 4 days per week, for 12 months.
You will have excellent organisation skills, be able to manage and maintain upkeep of different databases and be skilled in both statistical analyses (for example, using SPSS and excel), interpreting results and producing reports. Excellent writing skills will be required.
Main duties of the job
You will be supervised by a Clinical Psychologist to do the following:
Liaise with all stakeholders/project partners for each project
Review national and local guidance e.g. around qualifications, training and supervision
Keep, update and manage databases.
Run statistical analyses and interpret results.
Collate & interpret qualitative information and descriptive statistics.
Support in the writing of articles.
Support in the development of specific proposals relevant to the project (e.g. career frameworks, training and development)
Write up projects relating to workforce.
Contribute to clinical services, service to be agreed
If you would like additional information about this role then please contact us using the details provided.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
09 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
351-CS2810-EB
Job locations
Balladen House
Rawtenstall
BB4 6SL
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Balladen House
Rawtenstall
BB4 6SL
Employer's website
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