The Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Principal Clinical Psychologist for their Access and Urgent Care Services in Fulwood, offering a full-time (1.0WTE) permanent position at Band 8B. The role encompasses leadership within the Central Lancashire Home Based Treatment Team and the Acute Therapy Service, focusing on short-term interventions, supervision, service development, and research. Ideal candidates should be highly motivated with a strong background in clinical leadership and collaborative working. The successful candidate will join a supportive team of nine Clinical Psychologists and one CBT Therapist, with opportunities for professional development and connections to local training courses.
Additionally, the role includes a £7,000 welcome bonus for new applicants who have not been employed by any NHS provider in the Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System over the past year. This bonus is available for a limited period, from July 1, 2024, to November 30, 2024, and is subject to specific eligibility criteria. Interested parties can contact Ian Brocklehurst or Dr. Martin Tighe for more information.
Additionally, the role includes a £7,000 welcome bonus for new applicants who have not been employed by any NHS provider in the Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System over the past year. This bonus is available for a limited period, from July 1, 2024, to November 30, 2024, and is subject to specific eligibility criteria. Interested parties can contact Ian Brocklehurst or Dr. Martin Tighe for more information.
Role: 1.0WTE Lead Psychologist, Access and Urgent Care Services Central Lancashire (0.5WTE Central Lancashire Home Based Treatment Team & 0.5WTE Acute Therapy Service).
Band: 8B
Network: Central and West Locality
Tenure: Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Psychologist for Access & Urgent Care Services across the footprint of Central and West Lancashire. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual, who has a proven track record of clinical leadership. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate a robust understanding of collaborative working.
The above exciting opportunity have arisen as a result of investment in the Clinical Psychology resource within the Urgent Care Pathway. This senior post, will contribute to short-term interventions, as well as Supervision, Service Development and Research as appropriate. The Post-holders will be joining a supportive Team of nine Clinical Psychologists and one CBT Therapist across various teams in the Central and West Lancashire Locality. We have good links with the Lancaster, Liverpool and Manchester training courses, and strongly support CPD.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ian Brocklehurst Job title: Acting Associate Director of Operations Email address:
Dr Martin Tighe, Consultant Clinical Psychologist Tel: or
Band: 8B
Network: Central and West Locality
Tenure: Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Psychologist for Access & Urgent Care Services across the footprint of Central and West Lancashire. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual, who has a proven track record of clinical leadership. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate a robust understanding of collaborative working.
The above exciting opportunity have arisen as a result of investment in the Clinical Psychology resource within the Urgent Care Pathway. This senior post, will contribute to short-term interventions, as well as Supervision, Service Development and Research as appropriate. The Post-holders will be joining a supportive Team of nine Clinical Psychologists and one CBT Therapist across various teams in the Central and West Lancashire Locality. We have good links with the Lancaster, Liverpool and Manchester training courses, and strongly support CPD.
- The £7k Welcome Bonus package applies to this role.
- The Welcome Bonus is only available to candidates who are not currently employed (or who have not been employed in the last 12 months) by any NHS provider Trust in the Lancashire & South Cumbria (LSC) Integrated Care System (ICS) in a like-for-like role or core profession. For example, a Band 6 Occupational Therapist / Social Worker / Mental Health Nurse at another Trust in the LSC ICS would not be eligible for the bonus if moving to a Band 6 Occupational Therapist / Social Worker / Mental Health Nurse role at LSCFT or in a role such as Mental Health Practitioner Role that requires the same profession.
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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ian Brocklehurst Job title: Acting Associate Director of Operations Email address:
Dr Martin Tighe, Consultant Clinical Psychologist Tel: or
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