Senior Clinical Psychologist
The closing date is 17 March 2026
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed individual to join a well-established Early Intervention Service. The Lancashire Early Intervention Service (EIS) specialises in working with individuals aged 14 and upwards who are at risk of, or currently experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
Our team provides a range of specialist psychological services including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Family Interventions. So the applicant would require some competencies and confidence in either or both of these models. There are four multi-disciplinary early intervention service teams covering the Lancashire and South Cumbria footprint in which the therapists are integrated, offering input into the multi-disciplinary teams.
Main duties of the job
The role of Senior Clinical Psychologist / Senior Cognitive Therapist within the Lancashire Early Intervention Service is highly skilled and complex. The role requires highly specialist psychosocial skills, knowledge and experience of clinical supervision in PSI, CBT and family work and an ability to joint work efficiently and effectively with other agencies, whilst maintaining the need to work safely and sensitively with extremely vulnerable service users.
The Senior Clinical Psychologist / Senior Cognitive Therapist will, by the nature of the post, be involved with the therapy provision to some of the most vulnerable and complex service users and their families / friends, as well providing direction and support to other professional and voluntary agencies.
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.
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Details
Date posted
03 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-BAY922-SRP
Job locations
The Mount
Whalley Road
Accrington
BB5 5DE
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Mount
Whalley Road
Accrington
BB5 5DE
Employer's website
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