Principal Clinical Psychologist in Preston PR1 8UY inPreston PR1 8UY PUBLISHED MON 6 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Principal Clinical Psychologist (Forensic Community Service) based at Guild Park, Preston PR1 8UY. This permanent, full‑time Band 8b role (salary £62,215–£72,293) leads the Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR) team within the Community Sentence Treatment Requirement (CSTR) programme. You will provide clinical oversight and supervision for a team of eight-plus Mental Health Practitioners, deliver psychological interventions for court‑referred clients, manage complex risk and ethical challenges, and offer treatment for the most complex cases. The post involves partnership working with courts and statutory agencies, service evaluation and audit, and developing forensic clinical expertise across Guild Park’s wider services.

This post suits an experienced, doctoral‑level clinical psychologist with UK professional registration, substantial clinical experience and a commitment to CPD; a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required. Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust promotes flexible working—term‑time, part‑time, compressed hours, flexi‑time and career breaks are actively considered—making this an attractive senior role for carers and women seeking leadership with work–life balance and clear development pathways. For full details and to apply, please click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert to proceed via jobsincare.com.