Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Fylde Coast Older Adult Community Mental Health Team. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and compassionate assistant psychologist with a genuine interest in older adult mental health. The team specialises in working with individuals aged 65 and over with severe and enduring mental health problems and people with complex needs associated with dementia of any age.The position is open to applicants who have an undergraduate psychology degree and can demonstrate the required personal competencies. You will work closely with the team Clinical Psychologist and as part of the wider multidisciplinary team. Your work will include supporting the Clinical Psychologist with assessment, formulation, intervention and consultation as appropriate. There may also be opportunity to contribute to audit and service development.You will work within the policies, procedures and protocols for the service. You will be linked in with the wider older adult psychology network where there are further opportunities for learning and development. Main duties of the job Job summary o Under supervision from a qualified clinical psychologist to assist in the professional and psychological care of clients within the service across all sectors of care by providing basic aspects of psychological assessment and psychological interventions.o May assist in clinically related audits, surveys, collation and analysis of statistics informationo All clinical work and actions to take place under the management and supervision of qualified psychology staff according to an agreed plan and associated goals within parameters set out by the Division of Clinical Psychology and Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust departmental policies and procedures in connection with Assistant Psychologists. o Formal supervision with a named member of qualified clinical psychology staff to take place on a weekly basis to facilitate work with additional frequent opportunities for informal contact with qualified psychology staff for guidance and advice. o Driving is a requirement of this post. Clinical activity involves sitting, often in a constrained position for long periods of time. Related activities will require the use of a VDU screen for approximately 50% of working hours. About us 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 Date posted 09 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Per Annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 351-FYL603-MC Job locations Older Adults CMHT Blackpool Fylde & Wyre (65) Blackpool FY1 5JW Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology or equivalent Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. Knowledge Essential A good knowledge of lifespan psychology An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological/ mental health difficulties or other disabilities. Experience Essential Contact with people with mental health difficulties and/or other disabilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology or equivalent Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. Knowledge Essential A good knowledge of lifespan psychology An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological/ mental health difficulties or other disabilities. Experience Essential Contact with people with mental health difficulties and/or other disabilities. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address Older Adults CMHT Blackpool Fylde & Wyre (65) Blackpool FY1 5JW Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)