Consultant Clinical Psychologist

We are looking to recruit an experienced Older Adult Psychology Locality Lead for The Bay (Lancaster and Morecambe, South Lakes and Barrow) We expect candidates to bring a real passion and enthusiasm for older adult work, with a range of experience in community and inpatient areas. In this post you will provide professional leadership to a team of psychologists working into community teams including a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), a Rapid Intervention and Treatment Team (RITT), a Memory Assessment Service (MAS) and an older adult in patient ward. You will be supported by the network psychology lead, and will work alongside operational, clinical and other colleagues to ensure an excellent service for older people in the locality.Main duties of the job The successful post holder will be responsible for supervision of junior colleagues and will also work clinically into older adult services in the area, according to need. You will be joining a thriving and supportive older adult psychology specialty, and you will also link with psychology leads from across the mental health network, which incorporates adult mental health and secure services, at regular meetings. The Bay is a great place to be a psychologist. You would be a welcome member of the psychology workforce, both locally and within the trust. There are many opportunities for clinical professional development, peer support and networking with colleagues. We have good resources for CPD and supervision and strong links to the regional D Clin Psych courses/Universities with opportunities to contribute to teaching, research and trainee placements.

Band 8c Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community based services for the populations we serve. As an integrated mental health, learning disability and community Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including:

• Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, forensic services including low and medium secure care.
• Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
• Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults.
The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health and general nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers. Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust supports 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, home/remote working, and flexi-time. For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT., 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