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Lead Psychologist

United Kingdom, Workington 70000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted March 13, 2026
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You will support across two of our services: Gregory House in Workington and Ann House in Cumbria. You will work on either a permanent basis, spending 3 days per week at the closest service and 2 days at the other, or on a part-time basis at either service. As the Lead Psychologist, you will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and be requested to design and deliver training. As a Lead Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user’s caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans.

Job Responsibility

  • Participating in the assessment of referrals, and to provide initial assessment service users referred to the service
  • Undertaking high quality direct (assessment & therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory, and evaluative) specialist psychological interventions and making autonomous clinical decisions
  • Working therapeutically with service users with complex presentations, undertake the assessments using a broad range of structured psychometric and semi structured clinical methods
  • Formulating and implementing plans of specialist psychological treatment or management of patients’ mental health needs based on a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence based best practise
  • Being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care
  • Maintaining high standards of care in all areas of practice and in accordance the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Company Policies and Procedures

Requirements

  • BPS recognised psychology degrees
  • HCPC registered
  • Registered practitioner psychologist
  • Approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division
  • Understanding of evidence-based psychological practice
  • Experience of applying psychological knowledge to a Learning Disabilities and Autism setting
  • Experienced working with clients with cognitive deficits
  • Previous experience of conducting research and project working

What we offer

  • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off
  • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
  • 24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be
  • Access to Stream, to help you manage your finances
  • Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
  • Pension contribution to secure your future
  • Life Assurance for added peace of mind
  • Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time
  • Retail discounts
  • Special offers

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