Clinical Psychologist - Perinatal in Blackburn inBlackburn PUBLISHED THU 17 APR 2025 Jump to job information section
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Would you like to make a real difference to the lives of women and birth people, their babies and families? Are you ready to enhance and develop your compassionate leadership skills in a specialist area of mental health?
If so, then consider joining us! We now have a great opportunity for a Senior Clinical Psychologist in our Specialist Perinatal Community Mental Health Team (SPCMHT) in Pennine.
You would be based in our Pennine team in Blackburn, but there is extensive travel across East Lancashire. You will also, on occasion travel across the service footprint to attend service wide meetings etc.
The Pennine SPCMHT has a welcoming, kind and compassionate Team Leader and MDT who value the role of psychology. You will have support from senior peers within your team, and will be part of a wider perinatal network of Clinical Psychologists, Psychological Therapists, Assistant Psychologists and Trainee Clinical Psychologists across the Service.
Whilst we aim to provide a trauma-informed and comprehensive specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service, we understand you might not have worked in perinatal mental health before. To help you develop your confidence and skills in this area, we offer lots of opportunities for training and the ongoing development of clinical and leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment.
We would welcome applicants who have a special interest in this vulnerable client group and who have the ability to work creatively and flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the service users. Current trainees very welcome to apply.
Interviews: Date to be confirmed.
For Further Details / Informal Visits Contact:
Dr Jo Gorry, Consultant Clinical Psychologist for LSCFT Perinatal Service, on or email
The Specialist Perinatal Community Mental Health Team (SPCMHT) aims to provide a compassionate and comprehensive Perinatal Mental Health Service for women and birthing people and their infants within Pennine.
The service focusses on improving outcomes for women and birthing people experiencing perinatal mental health difficulties, their infant and their families. The service prioritises women and birthing people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties who are most in need of specialist, comprehensive, multi-agency coordinated care.
We provide multidisciplinary integrated team working and ensure effective prevention that responds to local need by:
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.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Jo Gorry Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
Interviews: Date to be confirmed.
For Further Details / Informal Visits Contact:
Dr Jo Gorry, Consultant Clinical Psychologist for LSCFT Perinatal Service, on or email
If so, then consider joining us! We now have a great opportunity for a Senior Clinical Psychologist in our Specialist Perinatal Community Mental Health Team (SPCMHT) in Pennine.
You would be based in our Pennine team in Blackburn, but there is extensive travel across East Lancashire. You will also, on occasion travel across the service footprint to attend service wide meetings etc.
The Pennine SPCMHT has a welcoming, kind and compassionate Team Leader and MDT who value the role of psychology. You will have support from senior peers within your team, and will be part of a wider perinatal network of Clinical Psychologists, Psychological Therapists, Assistant Psychologists and Trainee Clinical Psychologists across the Service.
Whilst we aim to provide a trauma-informed and comprehensive specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service, we understand you might not have worked in perinatal mental health before. To help you develop your confidence and skills in this area, we offer lots of opportunities for training and the ongoing development of clinical and leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment.
We would welcome applicants who have a special interest in this vulnerable client group and who have the ability to work creatively and flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the service users. Current trainees very welcome to apply.
Interviews: Date to be confirmed.
For Further Details / Informal Visits Contact:
Dr Jo Gorry, Consultant Clinical Psychologist for LSCFT Perinatal Service, on or email
The Specialist Perinatal Community Mental Health Team (SPCMHT) aims to provide a compassionate and comprehensive Perinatal Mental Health Service for women and birthing people and their infants within Pennine.
The service focusses on improving outcomes for women and birthing people experiencing perinatal mental health difficulties, their infant and their families. The service prioritises women and birthing people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties who are most in need of specialist, comprehensive, multi-agency coordinated care.
We provide multidisciplinary integrated team working and ensure effective prevention that responds to local need by:
- Intervening earlier at preconception, during pregnancy and up to 2 years following birth
- On-going training and supervision of professionals from multiple disciplines
- Improving pathways and processes for women and birthing people, their families and professional
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.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Jo Gorry Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
Interviews: Date to be confirmed.
For Further Details / Informal Visits Contact:
Dr Jo Gorry, Consultant Clinical Psychologist for LSCFT Perinatal Service, on or email
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To work as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK, several key skills and qualifications are essential. Here’s an overview:
Educational Requirements
1. Undergraduate Degree: A degree in psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) is required. This usually includes a Bachelor’s degree with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the BPS.
2. Postgraduate Training: You must complete a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or an equivalent qualification that is also accredited by the BPS and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Key Skills
1. Clinical Assessment: Ability to conduct assessments using a range of psychological tests, interviews, and observational methods.
2. Therapeutic Skills: Proficiency in various therapeutic modalities (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, humanistic approaches) to effectively work with clients.
3. Research Skills: Capability to understand and conduct research, as clinical psychologists often engage in evidence-based practice and may be involved in research projects.
4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex psychological concepts clearly and build rapport with clients.
5. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Ability to understand and relate to clients’ feelings and experiences, providing compassionate and supportive care.
6. Problem-Solving Skills: Competence in identifying problems, formulating hypotheses, and developing treatment plans tailored to individual clients.
7. Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
8. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds, ensuring that treatment approaches are sensitive to cultural differences.
9. Professionalism and Ethical Practice: Adherence to ethical guidelines and professional standards as set by the HCPC and BPS.
10. Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with new research, therapies, and best practices in the field.
Additional Experiences
- Work Experience: Gaining relevant experience in clinical or healthcare settings prior to training, such as assistant psychologist roles, mental health support worker positions, or voluntary work in related fields.
- Supervision Experience: Engaging in regular supervision during training and practice to reflect on work and improve skills.
Registration
- HCPC Registration: After completing the necessary training and qualifications, you must register with the Health and Care Professions Council to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK.
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