Assistant Psychologist

Job summary

**Please note that this vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship**

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work alongside the Director for Psychological Professions and the Psychological Professions Workforce and Innovation Lead, on projects associated with the ongoing development of the psychological professions here at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.

The role will involve working on a range of projects, supporting the current priorities, primarily related to workforce developments. We will support the successful applicant to access the pre-registered psychology peer network, which is provided within the Trust.

The post will provide valuable experience, insight and preparation for next steps into a Psychological Professions career.

Whilst the post is largely focused on project work, there will be also be clinically focused opportunities within the Trust's psychological services for approximately one day per week.

We have funding for one role, 4 days per week, for 12 months.

You will have excellent organisation skills, be able to manage and maintain upkeep of different databases and be skilled in both statistical analyses (for example, using SPSS and excel), interpreting results and producing reports. Excellent writing skills will be required.

Main duties of the job

You will be supervised by a Clinical Psychologist to do the following:

Liaise with all stakeholders/project partners for each project

Review national and local guidance e.g. around qualifications, training and supervision

Keep, update and manage databases.

Run statistical analyses and interpret results.

Collate & interpret qualitative information and descriptive statistics.

Support in the writing of articles.

Support in the development of specific proposals relevant to the project (e.g. career frameworks, training and development)

Write up projects relating to workforce.

Contribute to clinical services, service to be agreed

If you would like additional information about this role then please contact us using the details provided.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support 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 and flexi-time.

Details

Date posted

09 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-CS2810-EB

Job locations

Balladen House

Rawtenstall

BB4 6SL

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
• Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Knowledge

Essential

• A good knowledge of lifespan psychology applied to health care
• 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

Skills

Essential

• Ability to undertake psychologically informed research projects under supervision
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work across a number of different settings

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
• Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Knowledge

Essential

• A good knowledge of lifespan psychology applied to health care
• 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

Skills

Essential

• Ability to undertake psychologically informed research projects under supervision
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work across a number of different settings

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Balladen House

Rawtenstall

BB4 6SL

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Balladen House

Rawtenstall

BB4 6SL

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)