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Assistant Psychologist Early Intervention in Psychosis Services

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation TrustPreston£28,392 - £31,157Closes 22/09/2026

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Band
Band 4
Contract
Fixed-term
Pattern
Full-time
Posted
08/09/2026
Closes
22/09/2026

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Role summary

This is an exciting 12-month fixed-term opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to work with the Early Intervention in Psychosis service. The role involves supporting clinicians in delivering evidence-based interventions like Psychosocial Interventions (PSI) and Behavioural Family Therapy for service users experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis or At Risk Mental State (ARMS). You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, primarily supporting the delivery and evaluation of interventions in community teams. The post offers excellent opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in PSI, family interventions, and CBT for psychosis and ARMS, with integral clinical supervision.

Essential criteria

  • 2 :1 or 1st class degree in psychology
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • Good writing, numerical and verbal skills
  • Computer literate ( Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint)
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills and communication skills
  • Time management and caseload management skills.
  • An ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • 2 :1 or 1st class degree in psychology
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • Good writing, numerical and verbal skills
  • Computer literate ( Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint)
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills and communication skills
  • Time management and caseload management skills.
  • An ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

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Band 4 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.

This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Psychologist Early Intervention in Psychosis Services

The closing date is 22 September 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an assistant psychology post to work with the Lancashire and South Cumbria Early Intervention in Psychosis service, specifically to support clinicians in the delivery of evidence based interventions, including Psychosocial Interventions (PSI) and Behavioural Family Therapy for service users experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis or At Risk Mental State (ARMS).

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual, with an interest in working with people with psychosis or at risk mental states. You will be working as part of a team of clinical psychologists and cognitive behavioural therapists, primarily supporting the delivery of psychosocial and family interventions in community teams. Main duties will include supporting the delivery and evaluation of interventions, attending group supervision, MDT case discussions, literature searching and audit work.

You will be joining a dynamic and busy team with a range of psychologists and CBT therapists, working alongside an MDT of psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, STR workers and peer support workers.

Clinical supervision is integral to this post and to the service

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